H8195

Provides a tax credit to a taxpayer that makes a qualified investment in a qualified business.

Introduced·2/27/26
Introduced Text

Rhode Island H8195 provides a tax credit for qualified investments in local businesses with 99 or fewer employees.

Rhode Island H8195 establishes the Rhode Island Local Investment Tax Credit Act, offering a tax credit to taxpayers who make qualified investments in local businesses employing 99 or fewer employees. The credit is equal to 50% of the investment, up to a maximum of $3,000 per tax year. To qualify, the business must meet specific criteria, including being headquartered and operating primarily within Rhode Island. The Rhode Island Commerce Corporation Strategic Fund will certify investments and issue certificates required for claiming the credit.

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Where it stands

Current
Finance Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

DD
2
0
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Apr 8

12:00 AM

House Finance Hearing

History

Apr 8

House

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Apr 3

House

Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/08/2026)

Feb 27

House

Introduced, referred to House Finance