Rhode Island Income Tax Guide for 2024
Overview
Rhode Island uses a progressive income tax system with rates ranging from 3.75% to 5.99%. Capital gains are taxed as ordinary income. The state offers a standard deduction of $10,550 for single filers, personal exemptions of $4,950, and dependent exemptions of $4,950.
Income Tax Rates
Single Filers
| Income Range | Tax Rate |
|---|---|
| Up to $77,449 | 3.75% |
| $77,450 - $176,049 | 4.75% |
| $176,050+ | 5.99% |
Married Filing Jointly
| Income Range | Tax Rate |
|---|---|
| Up to $77,449 | 3.75% |
| $77,450 - $176,049 | 4.75% |
| $176,050+ | 5.99% |
Capital Gains Tax
Capital gains are taxed at the same rates as ordinary income.
Deductions & Exemptions
| Type | Amount |
|---|---|
| Standard Deduction (Single) | $10,550 |
| Standard Deduction (Married Filing Jointly) | $21,150 |
| Personal Exemption (Single) | $4,950 |
| Personal Exemption (Married) | $9,900 |
| Dependent Exemption | $4,950 |
Additional Information
- Uniform rate schedule: the same brackets apply to every filing status. Brackets, standard deduction and exemptions are indexed annually for inflation under RIGL 44-30-2.6
- Personal and dependency exemption is $4,950 per exemption for 2024
- Standard deduction is $10,550 single / $21,150 married filing jointly (head of household $15,850, married filing separately $10,575)
- Standard deduction and exemptions phase out for modified federal AGI between $246,450 and $274,650 in $7,050 increments for 2024; that phase-out is not reflected in the amounts shown
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Sources
The 2024 figures for Rhode Island on this page were compiled from the following official government publications:
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