Rhode Island
Last Updated June 18, 2026.
Rhode Island employers must comply with payroll withholding, unemployment insurance, and employment reporting requirements. Use these resources to access forms, guidance, and agency contacts.
State Tax Guidelines
Rhode Island Division of Taxation – Withholding Tax
Agency Information
Add to existing company setup
Submit a request to your service team to add RISUI (unemployment) to your company setup. Please include the below with your request:
- Withholding – Withholding account number and Deposit Frequency. If you’re unsure of your deposit frequency or account number you can call the agency at 401-574-8829.
Register a new company
Employers can register online at https://www.ri.gov/taxation/BAR/. Select the Begin icon at the bottom of the page. Follow the prompts to register your business. Once completed you will receive your account number and deposit frequency within 3 – 7 days
Rhode Island Division of Taxation, Employer Tax Section – Unemployment tax
Agency Information
Add to existing company setup
Submit a request to your service team to add RISUI (unemployment) to your company setup. Please include the below with your request:
- Unemployment – Account Number and Tax rate. This can be found on a Tax Rate Notice or the Quarterly contribution report. If you’re unsure of your tax rate or account number, you can call the agency at 401-574-8700.
Register a new company
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