The Payments section is used to report payments, credits, withholding, and voluntary contributions that may affect your Rhode Island refund or balance due.
Pathway to this entry is:
Rhode Island State Return > Payments
Enter Other Payments Made That Are Not Already Reported
Use this field to enter Rhode Island tax payments that have not already been reported elsewhere on the return.
Examples may include:
- Payments made directly to Rhode Island.
- Additional payments not reported on withholding forms.
- Other qualifying tax payments.
Only enter payments that have not already been included on the return.
RI Residential Lead Paint Credit
Use this field to enter the Rhode Island Residential Lead Paint Credit reported from Form RI-6238, line 7.
This credit may be available for qualifying lead hazard reduction work performed on eligible Rhode Island residential properties.
Enter the credit amount exactly as shown on Form RI-6238.
Other State Withholding (Schedule W)
Use this section to report Rhode Island withholding that was not entered through Forms W-2 or 1099.
Pathway to this entry is:
Rhode Island State Return > Payments > Other State Withholding
This section is commonly used to enter:
- Rhode Island withholding reported on a Schedule K-1.
- Withholding from pass-through entities.
- Other Rhode Island withholding not automatically transferred to the return.
Enter the information exactly as reported on the supporting tax document.
Retain copies of all K-1s and withholding statements with your tax records.
Apply Refund to Next Year's Return
If your Rhode Island return results in a refund, you may elect to apply all or part of that refund to next year's Rhode Island return.
Enter the amount of the refund you would like applied to next year's taxes.
Important Notes
- This option is available only if your return produces a refund.
- The amount entered cannot exceed the available refund.
- If you owe tax or your refund is less than the amount entered, the requested carryforward amount will not be submitted.
Checkoff Contributions Schedule
The Checkoff Contributions Schedule allows taxpayers to voluntarily contribute a portion of their refund to various Rhode Island programs and funds.
Pathway to this entry is:
Rhode Island State Return > Payments > Checkoff Contributions Schedule
Participation is optional.
Available Checkoff Contributions
Drug Program Account
Voluntary contribution supporting Rhode Island drug prevention and education programs.
Olympic Contribution
Allows taxpayers to contribute to Rhode Island Olympic-related programs.
RI Organ Transplant Fund
Supports organ donation awareness and transplant-related programs in Rhode Island.
RI Council on the Arts
Supports arts and cultural programs throughout Rhode Island.
RI Nongame Wildlife Appropriation
Supports Rhode Island wildlife conservation efforts for nongame species.
Childhood Disease Victims Fund and Substance Use and Mental Health Leadership Council of RI
Supports programs assisting childhood disease victims and behavioral health initiatives.
Military Family Relief Fund
Provides assistance to Rhode Island military members and their families.
Behavioral Health Education, Training, and Coordination Fund
Supports behavioral health education, workforce development, and related services in Rhode Island.
How Does the Payments Section Affect My Return?
Entries in the Payments section may:
- Increase total Rhode Island payments.
- Increase refundable credits.
- Increase a Rhode Island refund.
- Reduce a balance due.
- Apply a refund to next year's return.
- Direct a portion of a refund to a voluntary contribution program.
Important Information
- Rhode Island withholding from Forms W-2 and most Forms 1099 is generally transferred automatically to the return.
- Use Other State Withholding (Schedule W) to enter withholding reported on Schedule K-1s and other withholding documents not automatically carried to the return.
- Only enter payments that have not already been reported elsewhere on the return.
- Contributions made through the Checkoff Contributions Schedule reduce the amount of refund received.
- Keep copies of payment confirmations, Schedule K-1s, withholding statements, and credit documentation with your tax records.
Additional Information
Review all payment records, withholding documents, Schedule K-1s, and Rhode Island credit forms before completing the Payments section to ensure all payments and credits are properly reported.