How to File a Rhode Island Tax Amendment

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:

1. Download and fill out Form RI-1040X-R (residents) or Form RI-1040X-NR (nonresidents) yourself.
2. Print out the form and mail it to: State of Rhode Island, Division of Taxation, One Capitol Hill, Providence, RI 02908-5800