Software Developers Information

This page is intended as a reference for software developers. Included for download are the specifications, regulations, forms, and layouts for Electronic filing, Magnetic Media, and 2D Barcoding.

FORMS REPRODUCTION REGULATION: View the regulation (FR03-01)

  Contact information for 2011 tax forms

Links will be activated as forms become available

• 2011 MeF Business Schema Version 1.0  (zip file)updated 01/05/12 FINAL
• 2011 MeF 1040 Schema Version 1.0  (zip file) updated 01/05/12 FINAL
• 2011 1040 E-File Specification corrected 10/19/11
• 2011 1040 E-File Specification with map to forms 
• 2011 PATS 1040 Returns
• 2008 E-File Handbook (1345)
• 2011 1040 2D Barcode Specification    RI-1040     RI-1040NR  RI-1065 12/06/2011
• 20111120 2D Barcode Specifications    RI-1120C     RI-1120S10/25/2011
• 2011 1065 2D Barcode Specification
• Magnetic Media Specifications - W-2 & 1099 filings updated for 2011
• Forms Specification for OCR - This information should be used only for scan line specs and CAR line specs. You must refer to each individual form listed below for address, artwork and other pertinent updates.

FINAL VERSIONS - Updated 1/20/2012

RI-1040 Series - Updated 12/13/2011

• RI-1040S Return - Discontinued for 2011
• RI-1040S Instructions - Discontinued for 2011
• RI-6251 - Alternative Minimum Tax - Discontinued for 2011
• RI-8615 - Tax for Children Under 18 with Investment Income - Discontinued for 2011
• RI Schedule FT - RI Alternative Flat Tax - Discontinued for 2011
• RI Schedule J - Income Averaging for Farmers and Fishermen - Discontinued for 2011
• RI Schedule OT - Other Rhode Island Taxes - Discontinued for 2011
• Schedule CGW - Discontinued for 2010 - Remains discontinued
• Schedule D - Discontinued for 2010 - Remains discontinued
• RI Schedule D-1 - Discontinued for 2010 - Remains discontinued
• RI-1040/RI-1040NR - Standard Deduction Schedule for People Age 65 or Older or Blind - Discontinued for 2011
• RI-1040/RI-1040NR - Standard Deduction Schedule for Dependents - Discontinued for 2011
• RI-1040/RI-1040NR - Itemized Deduction Schedule - Discontinued for 2011
• RI-1040/RI-1040NR - Exemption Worksheet for RI-6251, line 2 - Discontinued for 2011
• RI-1040X - Standard Deduction Schedule for People Age 65 or Older or Blind - Discontinued for 2011
• RI-1040X - Standard Deduction Schedule for Dependents - Discontinued for 2011
• RI-1040X - Itemized Deduction Schedule - Discontinued for 2011

• 2011 RI-1040 Resident Return - REPOST 11/28/2011 - Change to line 14C - Property Tax Relief Credit line references
• 2011 RI-1040 Resident Instructions - Posted 11/28/2011
• 2011 RI-1040H - Posted 11/22/2011
• 2011 RI-1040MU - Posted 11/22/2011
• 2011 RI-1040NR Nonresident Return - Posted 11/22/2011
• 2011 RI-1040NR Nonresident Instructions - Posted 11/28/2011
• 2011 RI-1040NR - Schedule II - Posted 11/22/2011
• 2011 RI-1040NR - Schedule III - Posted 11/22/2011
• 2011 RI-1040NRMU - Posted 11/22/2011
• 2011 RI-2210A - Posted 11/22/2011
• RI Schedule CR - Posted 11/14/2011
• 2011 RI Schedule M - Posted 11/22/2011
• RI Schedule W - Posted 11/15/2011 - Change to 1099-R box reference
• RI-4868 - Posted 11/14/2011
• RI-1040V - Posted 11/14/2011
• 2011 Tax Rate Schedule - Posted 11/22/2011
• 2011 Standard Deduction Worksheet - Posted 11/22/2011
• 2011 Exemption Worksheet - Posted 11/22/2011
• 2011 Form RI-8453 - Posted 11/30/2011
• 2011 Form RI-2210 - Posted 12/05/2011 - Note change to RI-1041 line reference
• 2011 Form RI-1065 - Posted 12/05/2011
• 2011 Rhode Island Tax Tables and Tax Rate Schedule - Posted 12/05/2011
• 2011 RI-1040X-R - Posted 12/13/2011
• 2011 RI-1040X-NR - Posted 12/13/2011
• 2012 RI-1040ES - Estimated Payment Coupons - Posted 12/13/2011

RI-1040C Series - Updated 12/13/2011

• 2011 Form RI-1040C - Posted 12/05/2011
• 2011 RI-2210C - Posted 11/22/2011
• 2011 RI-4868C - Posted 11/22/2011
• 2011 RI 1040C-V - Posted 11/22/2011
• 2011 RI 1040C-NE - Posted 11/22/2011
• 2012 RI-1040C-ES - Posted 11/22/2011
• 2011 RI-1040C Instructions - Posted 12/13/2011

RI-1041 Series - Updated 12/13/2011

• RI Schedule OT - Other Rhode Island Taxes - Discontinued for 2011
• RI Schedule FT - RI Alternative Flat Tax - Discontinued for 2011
• Alternative Minimum Tax Schedule - Discontinued for 2011
• Exemption Worksheet for Alternative Minimum Tax Schedule - Discontinued for 2011

• 2011 RI-1041 Schedule CR - Posted 11/22/2011 - Note change to instruction page reference - I-4
• 2011 RI-1041 Schedule M - Posted 11/22/2011
• 2011 RI-1041 Schedule W - Posted 11/22/2011
• 2011 RI-8736 - Posted 11/22/2011
• 2011 RI-1041 Tax Rate Worksheet - Posted 12/02/2011
• 2011 RI-1041 Fiduciary Return - Posted 12/13/2011
• 2011 RI-1041 Instructions - Posted 12/13/2011
• 2012 RI-1041ES - Estimated Payment Coupons - Posted 12/13/2011

RI 1096-PT Series - Updated 11/22/2011

• 2011 RI 1096-PT Return - Posted 11/22/2011
• 2011 RI 1096-PT Instructions - Posted 11/22/2011
• 2011 RI-1096V - Posted 11/22/2011
• 2011 RI-4868PT - Posted 11/22/2011
• 2011 RI 1099-PT - Posted 11/22/2011
• 2011 RI-2210PT - Posted 11/22/2011
• 2012 RI 1096PT-ES - Posted 11/22/2011

RI-1120 Series - Updated 1/20/2012

• 2011 RI-1120V - Posted 11/03/2011
• 2011 7004 - Posted 11/03/2011
• 2012 1120ES - Posted 11/03/2011
• 2011 RI-1120POL - Posted 11/07/2011
• 2011 RI POL-V - Posted 11/03/2011
• 2011 1120 POL Extension - Posted 11/03/2011
• 2012 RI POL-ES - Posted 11/03/2011
• 2011 Schedule S - Posted 11/03/2011
• 2011 RI-2220 - Posted 11/07/2011
• 2011 RI-1120F - Posted 11/14/2011
• 2011 Rhode Island K-1 - Posted 12/05/2011
• 2011 RI-1120C - Posted 12/14/2011
• 2011 RI-1120S - Posted 12/14/2011
• 2011 RI-1120C Instructions - Posted 1/06/2012
• 2011 RI-1120S Instructions - Posted 1/06/2012
• 2011 General Instructions - Posted 1/20/2012
• RI-1120X - Posted 1/20/2012

Bank Deposits, Bank Excise, Insurance, Public Service and Surplus Lines Series - Updated 1/20/2012

• 2011 T72-EXT - Public Service Extension - Posted 11/03/2011
• 2011 T74-EXT - Bank Excise Extension - Posted 11/03/2011
• 2012 T69-ESBD - Bank Deposits Estimated Tax Voucher - Posted 11/03/2011
• 2012 T69-ESBE - Banking Institution Excise Estimated Tax Voucher - Posted 11/14/2011
• 2012 T69-ESINS - Gross Premium Insurance Estimated Tax Voucher - Posted 11/03/2011
• 2012 T69-ESPS - Public Service Corporation Estimated Tax Voucher - Posted 11/03/2011
• 2012 T69-ESSLB - Surplus Line Broker Estimated Tax Voucher - Posted 11/03/2011
• 2011 T-71 Insurance Return - Posted 11/07/2011
• 2011 T-71H - Health Insurance Return - Posted 11/14/2011 - Change to payment zip code
• 2012 T-71SP Self Procurement Return - Posted 11/07/2011
• 2011 T-72 Public Service Return - Posted 11/03/2011
• 2011 T-86 Bank Deposits Return - Posted 11/03/2011
• 2011 T-74 Bank Excise Return - Posted 12/14/2011
• 2011 T-71A Surplus Lines Broker - Posted 1/04/2012
• 2011 T-74 Bank Excise Return Instructions - Posted 1/20/2012

Rhode Island Credit Forms - Updated 12/23/2011

• Form RI 2441 - Posted 12/05/2011
• Form RI 2874 - Posted 12/05/2011 - Note addition of "1." in schedule A
• Form RI 2949 - Posted 12/05/2011
• Form RI-3468 - Posted 12/05/2011 - Note change to language on line 5
• Form RI-6238- Residential Lead Abatement Credit - Posted 11/15/2011
• Form RI 6324 - Posted 12/05/2011
• Form RI 7695E - Posted 12/05/2011
• Form RI 8826 - Disabled Access Credit - Posted 11/15/2011
• Form 9261 - JDA Rate Reduction - Posted 12/23/2011

Withholding Forms - Updated 12/13/2011

• 2011 Form W-3 - Posted 12/05/2011
• 2012 Form RI W-4 - Posted 12/05/2011
• 2012 Employer's Income Tax Withholding Tables - Posted 12/13/2011