Rhode Island Income Tax Guide for 2025
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 $10,900 for single filers, personal exemptions of $5,100, and dependent exemptions of $5,100.
Income Tax Rates
Single Filers
| Income Range | Tax Rate |
|---|---|
| Up to $79,899 | 3.75% |
| $79,900 - $181,649 | 4.75% |
| $181,650+ | 5.99% |
Married Filing Jointly
| Income Range | Tax Rate |
|---|---|
| Up to $79,899 | 3.75% |
| $79,900 - $181,649 | 4.75% |
| $181,650+ | 5.99% |
Capital Gains Tax
Capital gains are taxed at the same rates as ordinary income.
Deductions & Exemptions
| Type | Amount |
|---|---|
| Standard Deduction (Single) | $10,900 |
| Standard Deduction (Married Filing Jointly) | $21,800 |
| Personal Exemption (Single) | $5,100 |
| Personal Exemption (Married) | $10,200 |
| Dependent Exemption | $5,100 |
Additional Information
- Uniform rate schedule (same brackets for all filing statuses); brackets, standard deduction and exemptions indexed annually for inflation under RIGL 44-30-2.6
- Personal and dependency exemption is $5,100 per exemption for 2025
- Standard deduction and exemptions phase out for modified federal AGI between $254,250 and $283,250 (2025), in $7,250 increments; the phaseout block below is a legacy approximation and does not reproduce that rule
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Sources
The 2025 figures for Rhode Island on this page were compiled from the following official government publications:
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