Free tax help in Rhode Island

How to file your Rhode Island and federal returns for free if you qualify, the Rhode Island deadline, and where to find free volunteer help.

Check if you qualify (5 questions)

State income tax	Yes
Tax year 2025 due date	April 15, 2026. Usually April 15 (same as federal). Not fully confirmed.
Extension	Rhode Island offers a six-month extension; details not confirmed.
State tax agency	Rhode Island Division of Taxation

Free Rhode Island state filing

Rhode Island Free File

Free File partner companies listed by the state offer free federal and state e-filing for tax year 2025; each company sets its own rules, and the highest AGI limit is $89,000 (some offers have lower limits or age rules). Use the Division's links to get the free offer.

Income limit: AGI $89,000 (tax year 2025; partners may set lower limits)

We could not fully confirm this on the official site when we last checked. Please confirm with Rhode Island Division of Taxation.

See Rhode Island Free File options

Free if you qualify. Rules are for tax year 2025 (filed in 2026) unless noted; Rhode Island may update them in January.

Free federal filing for Rhode Island residents

VITA: free preparation if you make about $70,244 or less; most sites also do the state return. Find a site.
TCE and AARP Tax-Aide: free help focused on older taxpayers. Find a Tax-Aide site.
IRS Free File: AGI $89,000 or less (tax year 2025). Some partners include a free Rhode Island return.
MyFreeTaxes: federal and state, income under $89,000.
MilTax: for the military community, federal plus up to three state returns.
Fillable Forms: any income, federal only.

Common questions

Can I file my Rhode Island state return for free?

Often, yes, if you qualify. Rhode Island options include Rhode Island Free File. VITA and TCE volunteers usually prepare the state return too, and MyFreeTaxes covers state returns for income under $89,000.

When is the Rhode Island tax deadline?

For tax year 2025, the Rhode Island return was due April 15, 2026. Usually April 15 (same as federal). Rhode Island offers a six-month extension; details not confirmed.

Where can I get free tax help in person in Rhode Island?

Use the IRS VITA/TCE locator or the AARP Tax-Aide locator and search your ZIP code. Sites are mostly open from late January to mid-April.

Need paid help in Rhode Island?

If you don't qualify for free help, have past-due returns, or got a notice from the IRS or Rhode Island Division of Taxation, our partner Pack Tax works with Rhode Island residents by phone and video.

This is paid help, not a free program. You can ask questions before you agree to anything.

Ask Pack Tax for help

Pack Tax is our paid partner; we may receive a fee for referrals. How this works

Sources

Rhode Island facts checked on October 8, 2026. Rules and dates change every year; confirm with Rhode Island Division of Taxation before you file.