Rhode Island income tax brackets
Rhode Island has 3 brackets for single filers, from 3.75% on the first $82,050 of taxable income to 5.99% on income over $186,450, and married couples use the same bands. The Rhode Island standard deduction is $11,200 for single filers, $22,400 for married couples filing jointly and $16,800 for heads of household.
This is Rhode Island's 2026 schedule. It was checked on 2026-09-30 against Rhode Island Division of Taxation ADV 2025-22 (2026 brackets and standard deduction).
| Rate | Taxable income (single or joint) | Tax at the top of the band |
|---|---|---|
| 3.75% | up to $82,050 | $3,077 |
| 4.75% | $82,050 – $186,450 | $8,036 |
| 5.99% | over $186,450 | — |
Rhode Island and federal income tax by income
At the calculator's default $85,000, Rhode Island takes $2,768 of a $12,638 total income tax bill, or 22%. Filing status matters too: a married couple filing jointly on $170,000 owes Rhode Island $6,191, which is $656 more than two single filers earning $85,000 each.
| Gross income | Rhode Island tax | Rhode Island rate | Federal tax | Combined effective rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $30,000 | $705 | 2.35% | $1,420 | 7.08% |
| $50,000 | $1,455 | 2.91% | $3,820 | 10.55% |
| $65,000 | $2,018 | 3.10% | $5,620 | 11.75% |
| $85,000 (default) | $2,768 | 3.26% | $9,870 | 14.87% |
| $100,000 | $3,398 | 3.40% | $13,170 | 16.57% |
| $125,000 | $4,585 | 3.67% | $18,734 | 18.66% |
| $200,000 | $8,177 | 4.09% | $36,734 | 22.46% |
| $300,000 | $14,167 | 4.72% | $68,134 | 27.43% |
| $400,000 | $20,157 | 5.04% | $103,134 | 30.82% |
Marginal tax rate in Rhode Island
The next dollar a single filer earns above $85,000 is taxed at 25.75%: 22% federal and 3.75% by Rhode Island. Rhode Island's share climbs to 5.99% once taxable income passes $186,450.