E-File Your 1099 State Filings for Rhode Island with Ease

Rhode Island requires businesses to file 1099 forms if state taxes were withheld. This includes submitting forms like

• Form 1099-NEC – Nonemployee Compensation
• Form 1099-MISC – Miscellaneous Information
• Form 1099-B – Proceeds from Broker and Barter Exchange Transactions
• Form 1099-DIV – Dividends and Distributions
• Form 1099-G – Certain Government Payments
• Form 1099-INT – Interest Income
• Form 1099-K – Payment Card and Third-Party Network Transactions
• Form 1099-OID – Original Issue Discount
• Form 1099-R – Distributions from Pensions, Annuities, etc.
• Form W-2G – Certain Gambling Winnings

Yes, businesses in Rhode Island must also file the RI-W3 — the Annual Reconciliation of Withholding. This form reconciles the total Rhode Island income tax withheld from payments made during the tax year and is submitted to the Rhode Island Division of Taxation. It ensures accurate reporting and compliance with state tax laws.

The deadline for filing 1099 forms with Rhode Island, including those with state income tax withholding, is January 31, 2025. If the deadline falls on a weekend or holiday, it will be extended to the next business day.

The late filing penalty is generally 5% (0.05) of the tax due for each month or part of a month the return is late, with a maximum penalty of 25% of the total tax due..