When Do I Need to File a Rhode Island Amended Tax Return?
If the IRS made changes to your tax return during an audit, then you have up to 90 days since receiving the final notice to file a tax amendment form in the state of Rhode Island. If you are expecting a refund as a result of filing your amendment, then you must file the form within a period of 3 years from the filing date of the return or within 2 years of the date when you paid the tax, whichever is later. If you are filing an amendment with the intention to claim a property tax relief credit, then you must file by April 15th of the year the original return is due.
How Do I File a Tax Amendment in Rhode Island or Correct My Accepted Rhode Island Tax Return?
You must fill out a tax amendment form if there is a change in your federal tax return or another state tax return that affects your Rhode Island state income tax return. That change can be a result of filing an amendment or a notification by the IRS.
To prepare and file your Rhode Island amended tax return for 2017 and later Tax Years, check check off the "Amended Tax Return?" box on Form RI-1040 or RI-1040NR.
Follow these instructions for 2016 and previous Year Tax Returns:
- Download and fill out Form RI-1040X-R (residents) or Form RI-1040X-NR (nonresidents) yourself.
- Print out the form and mail it to: State of Rhode Island, Division of Taxation, One Capitol Hill, Providence, RI 02908-5800
Rhode Island State Tax Amendment Forms (download, print out, fill out, and mail)
Resident Forms
Nonresident Forms
How Do I Check the Status of My Rhode Island Amended Tax Return?
Call the Rhode Island Division of Taxation at (401) 574-8829, option #3.
What Are the Penalties, Interest, and Fees Associated with Rhode Island State Tax Amendments?
The state of Rhode Island computes interest on unpaid tax as well as overpaid tax. The interest rate for underpaid tax amounts to 18% per year. The interest rate for overpayments changes from year to year.
Annual Interest Rate for Tax Overpayments
| Year |
Interest Rate |
| 2011 |
3.25% |
| 2012 |
3.25% |
| 2013 |
3.25% |
| 2014 |
3.25% |
| 2015 |
3.25% |
| 2016 |
3.25% |
| 2017 |
3.50% |
| 2018 |
4.25% |
Where Do I Mail My Amended Rhode Island Tax Return? - Rhode Island Mailing Address:
State of Rhode Island
Division of Taxation
One Capitol Hill
Providence, RI 02908-5800
Rhode Island Division of Taxation Phone Number: (401) 574-8829, option #3
Rhode Island Division of Taxation
Where Can I Find More Information About Rhode Island Taxes?
How Do I Only File My Rhode Island Tax Return?
Where is My Rhode Island State Tax Refund?
Rhode Island Income Taxes, Extension
Rhode Island State Taxes
What If I Need to Fix My Accepted Federal Tax Return?
Learn how to amend your IRS tax return.