Rhode Island Estimated Tax Payments Calculator

2026 rules

Enter your expected income to see what to send Rhode Island and the IRS each quarter.

Your numbers

Filing status

Self-employment or business profit

W-2 wages

Other income (interest, dividends, gains, rental)

Rhode Island tax withheld from paychecks

Last year's Rhode Island tax (total on your return)

Leave at 0 to use this year's estimate only.

Federal tax withheld

Last year's federal tax (Form 1040 line 24)

Result

Rhode Island quarterly payment$531

Projected federal tax (incl. SE tax)$17,147
Projected Rhode Island tax$2,359
Rhode Island amount to pay in estimates$2,123
Rhode Island payment 1 · Apr 15, 2026$531
Rhode Island payment 2 · Jun 15, 2026$531
Rhode Island payment 3 · Sep 15, 2026$531
Rhode Island payment 4 · Jan 15, 2027$531
Federal amount to pay in estimates$15,433
Federal payment · Apr 15, 2026$3,858
Federal payment · Jun 15, 2026$3,858
Federal payment · Sep 15, 2026$3,858
Federal payment · Jan 15, 2027$3,858
First payment, state and federal$4,389

Rhode Island at a glance

Due dates: Apr 15, 2026, Jun 15, 2026, Sep 15, 2026, Jan 15, 2027
Rates: Rhode Island taxes income at 3 rates from 3.75% to 5.99%.

Rhode Island tax brackets for 2026

All filers (taxable income)
Rate	Taxable income
3.75%	$0 – $82,050
4.75%	$82,050 – $186,450
5.99%	over $186,450

Questions

When are Rhode Island estimated tax payments due for 2026?

Apr 15, 2026, Jun 15, 2026, Sep 15, 2026, Jan 15, 2027.

How much do I need to pay to avoid a penalty?

This calculator uses the federal safe harbor: 90% of this year's tax, or 100% of last year's (110% if your AGI is over $150,000), less withholding. A few states use a different share of the current year's tax, so check the Rhode Island estimated-tax instructions too.