Rhode Island H8199 creates a sales tax holiday on August 8 and 9, 2026.

Rhode Island H8199 amends the Sales and Use Taxes – Liability and Computation to exempt sales tax on August 8 and 9, 2026, for nonbusiness sales of tangible personal property. Exceptions include telecommunications, tobacco products, gas, steam, oil, electricity, motor vehicles, motorboats, meals, and single items priced over $2,500. Vendors must still report sales as usual. The director of the department of revenue will certify sales tax exemptions and report on revenue impacts by December 31, 2026.

Rhode Island H8199 creates a sales tax holiday on August 8 and 9, 2026.

Rhode Island H8199 amends the Sales and Use Taxes – Liability and Computation to exempt sales tax on August 8 and 9, 2026, for nonbusiness sales of tangible personal property. Exceptions include telecommunications, tobacco products, gas, steam, oil, electricity, motor vehicles, motorboats, meals, and single items priced over $2,500. Vendors must still report sales as usual. The director of the department of revenue will certify sales tax exemptions and report on revenue impacts by December 31, 2026.