Rhode Island State Individual Income Tax Extension Filing Instructions
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Individuals residing in Rhode Island are granted an automatic 6-month extension of time to file the state tax return if having an approved federal extension.

If you do not have an approved federal extension and you owe tax, file a separate extension form to get an additional 6 months' time to file your state Individual Income Tax Return.

Extension Form To Use

Form RI-4868, Application for Automatic Extension of Time to File a Rhode Island Individual Income Tax Return

Due Date to file Rhode Island tax Extension 

Rhode Island tax extension Filing Method (Paper/Electronic) 

It supports both paper and electronic filing options. 

How to pay the state tax due?

You can make a state tax payment using any of the following options:

• Use Form RI-4868 to make an extension payment for your Rhode Island tax. If you are not making a Rhode Island extension payment, do not submit Form RI-4868.
• Pay using Credit Card in the Division of Taxation (VISA, American Express, MasterCard, or Discover Card.)
• Check/Money Order- Use payment voucher RI-1040V. Make your check or money order payable to the "R.I. Division of Taxation." Do not send cash. Make sure your name and address appear on your check or money order. Write "Form RI-4868", your daytime phone number, and your social security number on your check or money order. 

Note: You can make your payment electronically even if you file by paper.

Does ExpressExtension support this State filing?  

No, currently, we do not support this state filing. If you are looking for an e-file solution for Federal Form 4868, you can file your extension and get approval within minutes with ExpressExtension. 

Any Special Requirements?

A tax extension gives you extra time to file. It does not give you more time to pay your Rhode Island income tax. All state tax payments are due by the original deadline of the return. Any RI tax that hasn’t been paid by the proper due date will be subject to interest and penalties. 

To know more about the Rhode Island State personal tax extension filing requirements, click here.