H8198

Imposes a sales tax on digital advertising services.

Introduced·2/27/26
Introduced Text

Rhode Island H8198 imposes a sales tax on digital advertising services.

Rhode Island H8198 introduces a sales tax on digital advertising services. The tax is levied on purchasers of digital advertising services and is to be paid by the retailer. The tax rate varies based on the global revenue of the person deriving revenue from digital advertising, ranging from 2.5% to 7.5%. The revenue collected is distributed to various funds, including the Rhode Island public transit authority, the statewide climate resiliency fund, and the housing development fund. The tax is set to take effect on July 1, 2026.

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Where it stands

Current
Finance Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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6
0
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

May 7

12:00 AM

House Finance Hearing

History

May 7

House

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

May 1

House

Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/07/2026)

Feb 27

House

Introduced, referred to House Finance