Rhode Island Contractor Sales Tax 2026

Rhode Island sales tax rate for contractors

• Combined rate: 7% (no local addition)
• Construction labor taxable: NO - real property labor is exempt
• Tax authority: Rhode Island Division of Taxation

How Rhode Island treats contractor labor

Real property labor exempt. No local sales tax.

Rhode Island-specific rules

No local sales tax. Construction labor exempt. CRLB registration required for residential contracting.

Rhode Island mechanics lien rights

Beyond sales tax, Rhode Island contractor billing must respect the mechanics lien deadline of 120 days from last work. Preliminary notice: Notice of intent within 200 days of completion required.

Rhode Island contractor licensing

Rhode Island Contractors Registration and Licensing Board (CRLB) - required for licensed work. $200 + bond. Board: https://www.crb.ri.gov.

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