The tax rate went from 26 percent in tax year 2000 to 25.5 percent in 2001. The tax rate will drop to 25 percent in 2002 and beyond.
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The local tax is the only tax on property in Rhode Island, with the exception of Fire District Taxes in several rural communities. Applicants must file Form RI-1040 . The local property tax on motor vehicles is being phased out over 8 years beginning in 1999. The tax will be eliminated in 2006. Boats are exempt from local property taxes and state sales tax.