Rhode Island EITC
Modeled after the federal credit, Rhode Island EITC is put in place to help reduce poverty among working families. Under current state law, low-income taxpayers with jobs can receive a credit worth 16% of the federal EITC.
For example, a family in RI qualifying for the maximum EITC will receive an additional tax credit worth up to $1,287 — a significant amount for struggling working families.
FAQ
How much is Rhode Island Earned Income Credit?
| NO. OF CHILD | EITC |
|---|---|
| 0 | $104 |
| 1 | $692 |
| 2 | $1,144 |
| 3 or more | $1,287 |
Can I get a refund if I owe no tax in Rhode Island?
If your RI EITC is $1,287 and you owe $0 in state income tax, and you receive the full $1,287 as a refund as illustrated in the table below:
| Sample Calculation | Amount |
|---|---|
| RI EITC | $1,287 |
| Tax Owed | $0 |
| Refundable Credit | $1,287 |
How do I claim the Rhode Island EITC?
According to the Rhode Island Division of Taxation, you claim the credit by attaching Rhode Island Schedule EIC to your Rhode Island resident income tax return (Form RI-1040).1
Rhode Island Division of Taxation
(401) 574-8829
Sources & notes
Data and figures on this page come from the sources and notes below:
Footnotes
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Rhode Island Division of Taxation, 2025 Resident Individual Income Tax instructions (RI-1040). ↩
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