Form RI W-4 Employee's Withholding Allowance Certificate - Rhode Island

What Is Form RI W-4?

This is a legal form that was released by the Rhode Island Department of Revenue - Division of Taxation - a government authority operating within Rhode Island. As of today, no separate filing guidelines for the form are provided by the issuing department.

FAQ

Q: What is Form RI W-4?
A: Form RI W-4 is the Employee's Withholding Allowance Certificate for the state of Rhode Island.

Q: What is the purpose of Form RI W-4?
A: The purpose of Form RI W-4 is to determine the amount of state income tax that should be withheld from an employee's wages.

Q: Who needs to fill out Form RI W-4?
A: All employees who work in Rhode Island and are subject to state income tax withholding need to fill out Form RI W-4.

Q: How do I fill out Form RI W-4?
A: You need to provide your personal information, such as your name, address, and Social Security number, as well as your withholding allowances and any additional amount to be withheld.

Q: Do I need to submit Form RI W-4 every year?
A: No, you only need to submit Form RI W-4 when you start a new job or when you want to make changes to your withholding allowances or additional withholding amount.

Q: What happens if I don't fill out Form RI W-4?
A: If you don't fill out Form RI W-4, your employer will withhold state income tax based on the highest withholding rate, which may result in over-withholding.

Q: Can I change my withholding allowances after submitting Form RI W-4?
A: Yes, you can submit a new Form RI W-4 at any time to change your withholding allowances.

Q: Is Form RI W-4 the same as federal Form W-4?
A: No, Form RI W-4 is specific to Rhode Island state income tax withholding, while federal Form W-4 is used for federal income tax withholding.