S.2238

Creates an additional tax rate of 3% on taxable income over $640,000 in 2026 dollars. Applies to tax years 2027 and thereafter and not retroactively.

Introduced·1/23/26
Introduced Text

Rhode Island S2238 creates a 3% tax on taxable income over $640,000 for tax years 2027 and beyond.

Rhode Island S2238 introduces an additional 3% tax on taxable income exceeding $640,000 for tax years starting in 2027. This tax applies to married individuals filing jointly, qualifying widows or widowers, heads of household, unmarried individuals, and married individuals filing separately. The tax does not apply retroactively and will be adjusted annually for inflation. The bill does not alter the existing three-bracket personal income tax structure.

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Where it stands

Current
Finance Committee
Next
Session adjourned — paused until it reconvenes

Sponsors

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10
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

Senate Committee on Finance: Be held for further study

7 Yea

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0 Nay

4 Absent

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Calendar

Apr 30

12:00 AM

Senate Finance Hearing

History

Apr 30

Senate

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Apr 24

Senate

Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/30/2026)

Jan 23

Senate

Introduced, referred to Senate Finance