S.2847

Caps delinquent tax interest rate at 12%. Prohibits audits beyond 3 years from date of tax filing, 7 years for fraudulent filings, and in no event beyond 10 years from date of filing or required filing date, whichever is later.

Chamber Passed·6/4/26
Introduced Text

Rhode Island S2847 caps delinquent tax interest at 12% and limits tax audits to 3 years, 7 years for fraud, and 10 years maximum.

Rhode Island S2847 amends the state tax laws to cap the interest rate on delinquent tax payments at 12% annually. It also restricts the tax administrator's ability to audit tax returns to three years from the filing date, seven years for fraudulent filings, and no more than ten years from the filing date or required filing date. The act takes effect on January 1, 2027, and applies to all tax assessments, audits, and payments initiated after this date.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the Senate · 38–0 · Jun 4
Current
Finance Committee
Next
Session adjourned — paused until it reconvenes

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

38 Yea

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0 Nay

Calendar

Jun 2

12:00 AM

Senate Finance Consideration

May 26

12:00 AM

Senate Finance Hearing

History

Jun 5

House

Referred to House Finance

Jun 4

Senate

Senate read and passed

Jun 2

Senate

Committee recommends passage