S.2361

Imposes a wealth tax on Rhode Island individuals and entities at a rate of one percent (1%) of worldwide wealth.

Introduced·1/30/26
Introduced Text

Rhode Island S2361 imposes a 1% wealth tax on individuals and entities, effective January 1, 2027.

Rhode Island S2361 introduces a wealth tax on Rhode Island residents and entities, set at one percent (1%) of their worldwide wealth. This tax applies to intangible assets, excluding certain exemptions like up to $25 million of financial intangible assets per taxpayer. The tax is due annually by April 15th, with penalties for late filing and substantial valuation understatements. The bill also includes provisions for innocent spouse relief and credits for similar wealth taxes paid to other states. The tax is effective beginning January 1, 2027.

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Where it stands

Current
Finance Committee
Next
Session adjourned — paused until it reconvenes

Sponsors

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5
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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 30

Senate

Introduced, referred to Senate Finance