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Rhode Island Payroll

Did you know Rhode Island mandates overtime pay?

Rhode Island Compensation

Employees covered by Rhode Island’s minimum wage law must be paid at least $7.40 an hour.

All employees are covered except those specifically exempt by statute; among those exempt are outside salespersons, employees working for certain family members, and employees of certain seasonal resorts.

Rhode Island Payroll

Employers can pay wages on a weekly (or more frequent), biweekly, semimonthly, monthly, or yearly schedule. Hourly employees must be paid weekly.

Rhode Island Unemployment:
Taxable Wage Base ($000s)	19,000
New Employer Rate (% Taxable Wages)	2.76
Employee Tax Rate (% Taxable Wages)	None
Period Effective	Calendar Year 2011

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Rhode Island Payroll Links

Rhode Island Department of Revenue - Division of Taxation >>
One Capitol Hill
Providence, Rhode Island 02908
401.222.3911

Rhode Island Department of Labor and Training >>
1511 Pontiac Ave.
Cranston, Rhode Island 02920
401.243.9100

Rhode Island Income Tax Withholding

If a Rhode Island resident is subject to withholding in another state, the amount of that withholding may be used as a credit against their Rhode Island tax liability. As a convenience to Rhode Island residents working out of state, employers in other states may opt to withhold Rhode Island taxes.

Rhode Island Benefits

Rhode Island Voting Rights:
Employer Right to Schedule Voting Hours	No
Pay Deduction for Voting Time Leave	No

Rhode Island does not have a voting time leave law.

Rhode Island Payroll Calculator

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Follow the link to learn more about calculating payroll tax where there are definitions and further explanation of how to calculate Rhode Island payroll taxes. If you are tired of doing it yourself we encourage you to call 877.954.7873 to speak with a payroll expert or just get a free personalized payroll service quote.

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