Tax Compliance Day

Tax Compliance Day is an event hosted periodically by the Division of Taxation to give taxpayers an opportunity to seek resolution for your complex Rhode Island and/or federal tax issues in easily accessible locations and at convenient times.

Tax Compliance Day events are intended to help taxpayers access representatives from the IRS, the RI Division of Taxation, and other state and federal agencies, all in the same location at the same time. 

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Date:
January 13, 2025
(Inclement weather day January 15, 2025)

Time:
10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. 

Location:
Alger Hall, Room 110
600 Mount Pleasant Avenue
Providence, RI 02908

Registration:

  • Register
  • Checklist
  • Registrations for Tax Compliance Day events are free.
  • Registrations are strongly encouraged to ensure the best service.
  • Walk-ins are welcomed. 

 

Examples of services provided at Tax Compliance Days:

  • RI Division of Taxation
    • Tax status updates
    • Balance resolutions including Payment Plans and Offer in Compromise considerations
    • License and Registration clearances
  • IRS Taxpayer Advocate Service (TAS)
    • Wage and income transcript for VITA to prepare returns
    • On-site resolution to IRS account issues and if unable to resolve on the spot will create a case
  • IRS/VITA Services
    • Free Tax Preparation as far back to 2017 for both the federal and state personal income tax returns
    • E-file TY2022, TY2021 and TY2020
    • Paper file for TY2019, TY2018 and TY2017
  • RI Department of State's Division of Business Services
    • Notarial services
    • Entity status checks
    • General filing and maintenance information
    • State-level licensing information
    • Reinstatement (entity specific filing requirements and/or filing assistance)
    • Dissolution (entity specific filing requirements and/or filing assistance)
  • RI Department of Labor and Training's Employer Tax Unit
     

You do not need to wait for the next Tax Compliance Day to resolve your tax-related issues.

If you have a Rhode Island tax filing question, please see our Contact Us page to contact the appropriate Tax Section.

If you have an IRS question, contact the IRS Providence Taxpayer Assistance Center at (401) 525-4282.

If you need tax preparation, get in person assistance at a Volunteer Income Tax Assistance site near you, or use Free File to file your taxes online for free.

To receive advance notification of future Tax Compliance Day events, subscribe to our e-news list.

 

Past event dates:

  • January 10, 2024, at Rhode Island College, Providence, RI
  • April 8, 2024, at the RI Department of Labor and Training, Cranston, RI.

     

Directions:

By Car:
Please note, while parking in Lot C is normally recommended for events in Alger Hall, due to construction on campus, Rhode Island College advises that parking in Lot C may be difficult.

Attendees may find it easier to park in either lot D or B for best ease of access. 

For additional campus information, please see RIC’s campus map at: https://ric.college-tour.com/ [ric.college-tour.com]. Alger Hall is Building 19 on the campus map.

Despite construction, accessible parking spots are still available in Lot C. Additional accessible spots are designated around the periphery of the Alger Hall building.

By RIPTA:
Bus Routes: 55 & 92

Stop: Rhode Island College (Roberts Hall). 

Follow the Path between Alex and Ani Art Center and Roberts Hall. Alger Hall is directly behind Alex and Ani Art Center.

 

Contact Us

Taxpayer Experience Office
Email:   Taxpayer.Experience@tax.ri.gov