Rhode Island Property Tax ID Explained Simply

How is a Tax/Parcel Number determined?

A tax/parcel number is typically determined through a property assessment.

A Rhode Island PIN is a personal identification number used to verify your identity when you electronically file your Rhode Island state income tax return. Instead of providing a written signature on a paper form, you enter this PIN to confirm that you authorize the submission of your return. Rhode Island’s Division of Taxation uses this number as a secure, reliable way to ensure that the correct taxpayer is filing the return.

Personal income tax

If you filed a Rhode Island personal income tax return last year, you may already have a PIN connected to your previous electronic filing record. Many taxpayers forget their PIN from year to year, but retrieving it is simple. You can check the Rhode Island Division of Taxation website, where several online tools allow you to verify your identity and request your PIN. You can also contact the Division of Taxation directly by phone for assistance if you cannot access your information or if additional verification is needed.

Do not have a Rhode Island PIN?

If you do not have a Rhode Island PIN — for example, if you are filing for the first time, recently moved to the state, or did not file electronically in the previous year — you still can file online without difficulty. Most electronic filing platforms allow Rhode Island residents to verify their identity using information from a Rhode Island driver’s license or a Rhode Island state ID. This method works as an alternative signature and is accepted by the state in place of a PIN.

If you do not have a state-issued ID, the Division of Taxation provides clear guidance on acceptable alternatives for identity verification. These options ensure that every taxpayer can file electronically in a secure and accessible way.

In short, a Rhode Island PIN serves as your digital signature for state e-filing. Whether you retrieve it, request it, or verify your identity using a different method, Rhode Island makes it simple to file your return safely and confidently.

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