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RI H7809
Bill
Status
2/12/2026
Primary Sponsor
Alex Marszalkowski
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AI Summary
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Extends the timeframe for withholding 3% of contract payments to nonresident contractors from 30 days to 60 days after contract completion and audit request
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Increases the tax administrator's deadline to issue a certificate of no tax due or taxes owed from 30 days to 60 days after receiving the audit request
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Adds a new penalty provision making any person doing business with a nonresident contractor who fails to comply with withholding requirements liable for the amount due and subject to standard tax collection activities
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Defines "nonresident contractor" as one without a regular place of business in Rhode Island, excluding temporary construction site offices
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Takes effect upon passage
Legislative Description
Extends the timeframe for the division of taxation to review nonresident contractor cases and provide a specific penalty for noncompliance with the statute's withholding requirements.
Taxation
Last Action
Introduced, referred to House Finance
2/12/2026