The Poverty Institute works to develop and promote policies to improve the economic security of low- and modest- income Rhode Islanders and ensure that tax and budget policies are equitable and adequate to fund vital public services.
Property Tax Relief Circuit Breaker Program Program provides state-funded tax credit to homeowners and renters. Maximum credit is $300 (2011).
Who Qualifies? • Homeowner/renter must have been a legal resident of Rhode Island for the entire calendar year for which he/she is filing for the credit.
• Household income must have been $30,000 or less.
• Homeowner/renter must have lived in a household or rented a dwelling unit that was subject to property taxes.
• Homeowner/renter must be current on the property tax or rent due on the dwelling unit.
How to Apply File form RI 1040H with state income tax return. To obtain the form contact the Division of Taxation at (401) 574-8970 or click hereto go to download the form.
For free tax help contact a Volunteer Income Tax Assistance location near you. Click to download a printable PDF of the VITA site listings
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