Rhode Island Unemployment Tax Rules

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Coverage: Any business having at least one employee at any time during the calendar year.

Rates: 1.69% — 9.79% (2009); 2.36% (for new employers in 2009)

Taxable Wage Limit: $18,000 for 2009 ($14,000 for 2008)

Employee Withholding: None

Administration:

Department of Administration
Division of Taxation
Employer Tax Section
One Capital Hill, Suite 36
Providence, Rhode Island 02908-5829
Telephone: (401) 222-3688