Rhode Island Tax Div. Issues Guidance for Taxpayers Regarding Individual Income Tax Filing Extension

The Rhode Island Division of Taxation April 11 issued guidance for taxpayers and tax professionals regarding the individual income tax return filing extension. The information provides that an extension is only for filing tax returns and isn’t available for making 2022 tax payments, which are due April 18. The information includes: 1) the extension must be requested by completing and filing Form RI-4868 for individual taxpayers or Form RI-8736 for fiduciaries; 2) the forms are also used for calculating the tax due; 3) the extension must be filed using the applicable form on or before April 18; 4) a state ...