Rhode Island · Rhode Island Division of Taxation
Rhode Island sales tax rates by city
7% statewide with no local add-ons, so every address in Rhode Island pays the same combined rate.
- State base rate
- 7%
- Lowest combined
- 7%
- Highest combined
- 7%
- Metros stacked
- 1
Quick answer
The Rhode Island state sales tax rate is 7%. Rhode Island does not permit local sales taxes, so every address in the state pays the same 7%. Rates shown are as published for January 1, 2026.
Cities in Rhode Island
Combined rate with the state share separated out.
| City | County | Local share | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| Providence | Providence County | 0% | 7% |
Source: Rhode Island Division of Taxation · rates as published for 2026
Rhode Island taxability rules
What is taxed matters as much as the rate.
Rhode Island counties
County-level rollups for the metros we cover.
How Rhode Island administers sales tax
Rates are published by the Rhode Island Division of Taxation. With no local add-ons, sellers apply one rate statewide, which makes destination sourcing straightforward. Confirm the current rate with the agency before filing — local increments frequently change on quarterly boundaries.