Rhode Island Employer Tax Information

To sign up for Square’s online payroll services in Rhode Island, you must be registered with the Rhode Island Department of Revenue and the Rhode Island Division of Taxation so we can pay and file your state taxes.

Rhode Island Tax Account Numbers

Rhode Island Withholding Account Number

• If you are a new business, register online with the RI Department of Revenue. The first 9 digits of your new account number should match your federal EIN.

• If you already have a Rhode Island Withholding Account Number, you can find it on previous correspondence from the RI Department of Revenue or by contacting the agency at 401-574-8829.

Rhode Island Unemployment Insurance Account Number and Tax Rate

• If you are a new business, register online with the RI Division of Taxation to retrieve your number and tax rate. Square Payroll automatically assesses the Job Development Fund (JDF) and Temporary Disability (TDI) tax rates and should not be included in the Employment Security Tax Rate you enter under the Tax Info tab in your Square Payroll Dashboard.

• If you already have a RI UI Account Number and Employment Security Tax Rate, you can find this on the Notice of Tax Rate mailed by the RI Division of Taxation each year. If you’re unsure, contact the agency at 401-574-8700 or via email. Square Payroll automatically assesses the Job Development Fund (JDF) and Temporary Disability (TDI) tax rates and should not be included in the Employment Security Tax Rate you enter under the Tax Info tab in your Square Payroll Dashboard.

Rhode Island Payroll Tax Details

Square Payroll processes the following per the frequency below to the listed state agencies: