Is Rhode Island a state where withholding is required?

<p>In general, a Rhode Island employer is obligated to deduct Rhode Island withholding from an employee's earnings. An employer who has an office or does business in Rhode Island is referred to as a "Rhode Island employer."</p>

what is Rhode Island state withholding tax?

<p>The rate of additional withholding is 5.99 percent. 13. CONVENIENCE WITHHOLDING: Even if the employee's wages are not subject to federal income tax withholding, an employer may withhold Rhode Island personal income tax at the employee's request.</p>

Rhode Island Payroll Services

Rhode Island Payroll Tax And Labor Laws

Get your Rhode Island State Tax ID Number

Click Here to Obtain State Tax and State Unemployment Tax ID

Rhode Island is a state that accepts “joint applications.” ONLY ONE APPLICATION FOR TWO IDENTIFICATION NUMBERS (one for SIT and one for SUI).

Did you know that overtime compensation is required in Rhode Island?

Rhode Island Wage and Hour Laws

Employees in Rhode Island who are covered by the state’s minimum wage statute must be paid at least $11.50 per hour.

Except for individuals who are explicitly excluded by legislation, all workers are covered; those who are exempt include:

external salespeople;
workers who work for members of a family; and
staff at a number of seasonal resorts

Rhode Island Payroll for Employers

Employers have the option of paying salaries weekly (or more frequently), bimonthly, semimonthly, monthly, or annually. Employees who work by the hour must be compensated monthly.

Rhode Island Unemployment:

Taxable Wage Base ($000s): $24,600 except those in high tax group whose wage base will be $26,100

New Employer Rate (% Taxable Wages) 1.16

Rhode Island Income Tax Withholding

If a Rhode Island person is subject to withholding in another state, the amount of withholding can be applied to their tax due in Rhode Island. Employers in other states may choose to withhold Rhode Island taxes as a convenience to Rhode Island residents working out of state.

Rhode Island Benefits

Rhode Island Voting Rights:

Employer Right to Schedule Voting Hours No

Pay Deduction for Voting Time Leave No

Rhode Island does not have a voting time leave law.

How do I report new hires to the state?

- Report new hires online
- Mail or Fax the form to:
- Rhode Island New Hire Reporting Directory
  P.O. Box 485
  Norwell MA 02061
- Fax: (888) 430-6907
- Phone: (888) 870-6461

How do I submit Child Support payments?

- Remit payments online
- Rhode Island Family Court
  c/o RI Child Support Payment Service Unit
  P.O. Box 5073
  Hartford, Connecticut 06102-5073
- Fax: Fax: (401) 458-4465
- Phone: (401) 458-4400

Rhode Island State Tax Resources

Rhode Island Department of Revenue – Division of Taxation >>

Rhode Island SUI Rate >>

Rhode Island Department of Labor and Training >>

Question on FUTA (Federal Unemployment Tax Act)

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