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Rhode Island Payroll Guide
Rhode Island Payroll Guide

Rhode Island Payroll Guide

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Written by Isabelle Talkington
Updated over a month ago

There are 3 required tax items you’ll need in order to get setup for payroll.

Requirement

Format

Agency

Withholding Account Number

000000000 00 (11 digits)

UI Account Number

0000000000 (10 digits)

Employment Security Tax Rate

X.XX%

How to register:

  • Withholding Account Number

    • For new businesses, complete online registration with the RI Department of Revenue. The first 9 digits of your new account number should align with your federal EIN.

  • Unemployment Insurance Account Number and Tax Rate

    • For new businesses, register online with the RI Division of Taxation to obtain your number and tax rate.

How to locate these numbers if you’re already registered:

  • You can find your Withholding Account Number on past correspondence from the RI Department of Revenue or contact the agency at (401) 574-8829.

  • You can find your UI Account Number and Employment Security Tax Rate on the Notice of Tax Rate mailed each year. If you have any questions, contact the agency at (401) 574-8700.

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