Rhode Island Payroll Services
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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 $10.50 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 for Employers
Taxable Wage Base ($000s): $24,000 except those in high tax group whose wage base will be $25,500
New Employer Rate (% Taxable Wages) 1.06%
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
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 State Tax Resources
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Accurate as of January 2020
