1040 Rhode Island electronic filing information

State contact information

If you have specific questions about what you can e-file or about rejections you received, contact the state for more information.

RI Division of Taxation

Attn: ELF

One Capitol Hill

Providence, RI 02908-5800

Phone
: 401-574-8732 or 401-574-8769

Tax Refund Inquiries
: 401-574-8829

E-filing information	Details
Grace period	Resubmit a return within 24 hours of receipt or rejection
E-filing mandate	Yes, if you are preparing more than 100 returns.
Accepts state-only filings	Yes
Return types accepted	Resident Nonresident Part-year RI-1065 (SMLLC & Sole Proprietorship) BUS-V Amended Extension
Return types not accepted	Estimate Payments Property tax relief claim
Accepts returns with these conditions	Refund Zero balance Balance due
Direct deposit of refunds	Yes
Accepted forms of payment	Direct debit (EFW) note EFW payments for extensions are supported starting with TY2024. Electronic funds transfer (EFT) To pay online visit https://taxportal.ri.gov. Credit card note EFW payments for Single Member LLC are supported starting with TY2024. SMLLC payments can also be paid online, by credit card or by using Form BUS-V. To pay with a credit card online visit tax.ri.gov/online-services/make-payment-online/credit-card-payments
Signature requirements	None. Completing federal signature requirements satisfies state requirements. PIN allowed as signature: No
Drivers license requirements	Optional
Supports PDF attachments	Yes
Tax year(s) supported for e-filing	Current tax year and two prior tax years
Special considerations	None