Helpful Hints

The Rhode Island Division of Taxation has the following forms and information available at the Front Desk of its office in Providence or by calling 222-1111 between 8:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. weekdays:

• RI Personal Income Tax Forms
• RI Personal Income Tax - Estimated Vouchers
• RI Personal Income Tax - Form to Register for State Withholding from Employees
• RI Corporate Tax Forms
• RI Estate Tax Forms
• RI Fuel Stickers - Fee Required
• RI Promoters Forms
• RI Withholding Tax Forms
• RI Sales Tax Forms
• RI Business Permits:
• Sales Tax Permit - $10.00
• Cigarette Sales Permit - $25.00
• Gas Station Permit - $5.00
• Litter Control Participation Permit
• Hotel Tax Forms
• Beverage Container Tax Forms
• Exemption Certificates
• Tax Division Highlights
• Power of Attorney Forms
• Regulations
• Booklets on Rhode Island Taxes

The Internal Revenue Service offers free small business tax workshops in Rhode Island. To find out more information on these workshops, including dates and locations, click here.

The Secretary of State's Office at 148 West River Street, Providence, RI 02904-2615 handles registration for incorporation of businesses. The telephone number is (401) 222-3040.

The Internal Revenue Service at 380 Westminster Mall in Providence handles registration for federal identification numbers on form SS #4. The telephone number is 1-800-829-1040.