USA State Payroll Rates + Resources: State of Rhode Island
Purpose
This document outlines the 2021 payroll tax rates and submittal partners in the state of Rhode Island.
Good to Know!
We recommend you make all payroll tax payments as soon as you process payroll.
Unemployment Insurance
2021 Taxable Wage Limit (Employment Security and Job Development Fund): $24,600
2021 New Employer Rate (Employment Security and Job Development Fund): 1.16%
2021 Taxable Wage Base (Temporary Disability) - $74,000
2021 New Employer Rate (Temporary Disability) - 1.3%
For more details, see Unemployment Insurance Reporting & Payments.
State Income Tax Withholding
Partner: Rhode Island Division of Taxation
Form: RI W-4
For more details, see Filing State Income Taxes, W-2s, and 1099s