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Kingston, RI Sales Tax Rate 2026

The combined sales tax rate in Kingston, Rhode Island is 7.000%.

Combined Rate 7.000%
State7.000%

Kingston Sales Tax Breakdown

Jurisdiction Rate
Rhode Island State Sales Tax 7.000%
Total Combined Rate 7.000%

Which County Is Kingston In?

Kingston falls within Washington, Rhode Island. Washington imposes a 0.000% county-level sales tax in addition to the Rhode Island state base rate.

Kingston ZIP Codes

The following ZIP codes are mapped to Kingston for sales tax purposes. All listed codes apply the 7.000% combined rate.

02881

Business Nexus in Rhode Island

Economic Nexus Threshold

Selling into Rhode Island from out of state? Once you exceed $100,000 in annual sales or 200 transactions, you must register and collect Rhode Island sales tax.

FAQ: Kingston Sales Tax

The combined sales tax rate in Kingston, Rhode Island is 7.000% as of 2026.
Multiply your purchase price by 7.000% to find the tax owed. A $500 purchase would include $35.00 in sales tax.
Groceries are generally taxable in Rhode Island. Check the official Department of Revenue for specific exemptions.
Vehicle purchases in Kingston are subject to the 7.000% combined rate, though some states apply different rules for vehicle sales. Verify with the Rhode Island Department of Revenue or DMV.
Register for a sales tax permit through the official Rhode Island Department of Revenue website. Registration is typically free and required before collecting any sales tax.

Sales Tax Calculator

Using 7.000% rate for Kingston, RI

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Tax Amount $0.00
Total with Tax $100.00

Rate applied: 7.000% combined

Official Tax Authority

Rhode Island Division of Taxation

Filing Deadline: Monthly returns due the 20th of the following month. File via RI Division of Taxation portal.

Visit Official Portal (401) 574-8829