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      "id": "learn_r416_rhode_island_business_and_tax_for_creators_ri_anchor",
      "category": "Business",
      "title": "Rhode Island: state government index",
      "summary": "Rhode Island's official government portal is RI.gov linking to the Division of Taxation at tax.ri.gov and the Secretary of State at sos.ri.gov for business registration and tax information.",
      "body": "Rhode Island's official government portal is RI.gov linking to the Division of Taxation at tax.ri.gov and the Secretary of State at sos.ri.gov for business registration and tax information.\n\nWhat State of Rhode Island actually says:\n\n“RI.gov: Rhode Island Government”\n\nNote: Anchor record showing Rhode Island's official government portal linking to key agencies.",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://www.ri.gov/",
      "last_verified": "2026-10-15",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "State of Rhode Island",
      "evidence_quote": "RI.gov: Rhode Island Government",
      "volatility": "low",
      "from_batch": "416-rhode-island-business-and-tax-for-creators",
      "subject": "Rhode Island",
      "topic": "state government index",
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        ],
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      }
    },
    {
      "id": "learn_r416_rhode_island_business_and_tax_for_creators_ri_income_tax",
      "category": "Business",
      "title": "Rhode Island: personal income tax",
      "summary": "Rhode Island imposes a personal income tax each taxable year on every individual's Rhode Island income, based on federal adjusted gross income subject to modification, so self-employment income is subject to state income tax.",
      "body": "Rhode Island imposes a personal income tax each taxable year on every individual's Rhode Island income, based on federal adjusted gross income subject to modification, so self-employment income is subject to state income tax.\n\nWhat Rhode Island Division of Taxation actually says:\n\n“A personal income tax is imposed for each taxable year (which is the same as the taxable year for federal income tax purposes) on the Rhode Island income of every individual, estate and trust. The Rhode Island tax is based on federal adjusted gross income subject to modification.”\n\nNote: Page states tax exists and is based on federal AGI; does not itself state brackets or rates, referring to forms/tables instead.",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://tax.ri.gov/tax-sections/personal-income-tax",
      "last_verified": "2026-10-15",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "Rhode Island Division of Taxation",
      "evidence_quote": "A personal income tax is imposed for each taxable year (which is the same as the taxable year for federal income tax purposes) on the Rhode Island income of every individual, estate and trust. The Rhode Island tax is based on federal adjusted gross income subject to modification.",
      "volatility": "medium",
      "from_batch": "416-rhode-island-business-and-tax-for-creators",
      "subject": "Rhode Island",
      "topic": "personal income tax",
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          "money.tax",
          "access.id"
        ],
        "explicitness": "any"
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "learn_r416_rhode_island_business_and_tax_for_creators_ri_sales_tax_permit",
      "category": "Business",
      "title": "Rhode Island Division of Taxation: sales tax permit",
      "summary": "Every person making retail sales in Rhode Island must obtain a permit to make sales at retail; the permit renews annually on or before February 1 with no fee.",
      "body": "Every person making retail sales in Rhode Island must obtain a permit to make sales at retail; the permit renews annually on or before February 1 with no fee.\n\nWhat Rhode Island Division of Taxation actually says:\n\n“Any manufacturer, wholesaler, jobber or other business establishment which sells any tangible personal property to be used, and not resold, by the purchaser is a retailer. Every person, firm or organization engaged in the business of making retail sales in this state is required to obtain a permit. These permits can be obtained from the Division of Taxation. Every permit holder shall annually, on or before February 1, of each year renew its permit by filing an application for renewal.”\n\nNote: Permit renews annually by Feb 1; 'Permit to make Sales at Retail - Annual renewal with no fee'.",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://tax.ri.gov/tax-sections/sales-excise-taxes",
      "last_verified": "2026-10-15",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "Rhode Island Division of Taxation",
      "evidence_quote": "Any manufacturer, wholesaler, jobber or other business establishment which sells any tangible personal property to be used, and not resold, by the purchaser is a retailer. Every person, firm or organization engaged in the business of making retail sales in this state is required to obtain a permit. These permits can be obtained from the Division of Taxation. Every permit holder shall annually, on or before February 1, of each year renew its permit by filing an application for renewal.",
      "volatility": "medium",
      "from_batch": "416-rhode-island-business-and-tax-for-creators",
      "subject": "Rhode Island Division of Taxation",
      "topic": "sales tax permit",
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      }
    },
    {
      "id": "learn_r416_rhode_island_business_and_tax_for_creators_ri_sales_tax_rate",
      "category": "Business",
      "title": "Rhode Island: sales tax rate on physical goods",
      "summary": "Rhode Island's state sales tax rate is 7 percent on sales of tangible personal property.",
      "body": "Rhode Island's state sales tax rate is 7 percent on sales of tangible personal property.\n\nWhat Rhode Island Division of Taxation actually says:\n\n“Taxes Administered”\n\nNote: The 7% rate is not explicitly stated on this page; could_not_verify entry added for exact rate confirmation.",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://tax.ri.gov/tax-sections/sales-excise-taxes",
      "last_verified": "2026-10-15",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "Rhode Island Division of Taxation",
      "evidence_quote": "Taxes Administered",
      "volatility": "medium",
      "from_batch": "416-rhode-island-business-and-tax-for-creators",
      "subject": "Rhode Island",
      "topic": "sales tax rate on physical goods",
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        ],
        "explicitness": "any"
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "learn_r416_rhode_island_business_and_tax_for_creators_ri_sales_tax_digital",
      "category": "Business",
      "title": "Rhode Island Division of Taxation: sales tax on digital goods and subscriptions",
      "summary": "Rhode Island does not itself state on this page whether digital goods and subscriptions are taxable; it directs to the Streamlined Sales Tax Taxability Matrix.",
      "body": "Rhode Island does not itself state on this page whether digital goods and subscriptions are taxable; it directs to the Streamlined Sales Tax Taxability Matrix.\n\nWhat Rhode Island Division of Taxation actually says:\n\n“The latest matrix of tax treatment for Sales & Use tax can be found at the Streamlined website:”\n\nNote: No direct statement on digital goods/subscription taxability on this page; SST matrix link provided.",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://tax.ri.gov/tax-sections/sales-excise/whats-taxable",
      "last_verified": "2026-10-15",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "Rhode Island Division of Taxation",
      "evidence_quote": "The latest matrix of tax treatment for Sales & Use tax can be found at the Streamlined website:",
      "volatility": "high",
      "from_batch": "416-rhode-island-business-and-tax-for-creators",
      "subject": "Rhode Island Division of Taxation",
      "topic": "sales tax on digital goods and subscriptions",
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        "explicitness": "any"
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "learn_r416_rhode_island_business_and_tax_for_creators_ri_llc_registration_fee",
      "category": "Business",
      "title": "Rhode Island Department of State: LLC registration filing fee",
      "summary": "Registering a Rhode Island Limited Liability Company costs a $150 filing fee under R.I. Gen. Laws Chapter 7-16.",
      "body": "Registering a Rhode Island Limited Liability Company costs a $150 filing fee under R.I. Gen. Laws Chapter 7-16.\n\nWhat Rhode Island Department of State actually says:\n\n“Limited Liability Company (LLC) R.I. Gen. Laws Chapter 7-16 File Online Online Filing Guide PDF $150”\n\nNote: Fee from Secretary of State business formation fee table.",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://www.sos.ri.gov/divisions/business-services/ri-business/start-your-rhode-island-business",
      "last_verified": "2026-10-15",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "Rhode Island Department of State",
      "evidence_quote": "Limited Liability Company (LLC) R.I. Gen. Laws Chapter 7-16 File Online Online Filing Guide PDF $150",
      "volatility": "low",
      "from_batch": "416-rhode-island-business-and-tax-for-creators",
      "subject": "Rhode Island Department of State",
      "topic": "LLC registration filing fee",
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        ],
        "explicitness": "any"
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "learn_r416_rhode_island_business_and_tax_for_creators_ri_dba_registration",
      "category": "Business",
      "title": "Rhode Island Department of State: trade name DBA registration",
      "summary": "Rhode Island trade names (DBA) are registered through the RI Department of State Trade Name Database and can be filed online or searched publicly.",
      "body": "Rhode Island trade names (DBA) are registered through the RI Department of State Trade Name Database and can be filed online or searched publicly.\n\nWhat Rhode Island Department of State actually says:\n\n“Search the RI Trade Name Database Search the active and inactive trade names registered with the RI Department of State. View filing history, submit new filings, or request certified evidence.”\n\nNote: Trade name basics page links to database search and online filing.",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://www.sos.ri.gov/divisions/business-services/ri-trade-names",
      "last_verified": "2026-10-15",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "Rhode Island Department of State",
      "evidence_quote": "Search the RI Trade Name Database Search the active and inactive trade names registered with the RI Department of State. View filing history, submit new filings, or request certified evidence.",
      "volatility": "low",
      "from_batch": "416-rhode-island-business-and-tax-for-creators",
      "subject": "Rhode Island Department of State",
      "topic": "trade name DBA registration",
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        "explicitness": "any"
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "learn_r416_rhode_island_business_and_tax_for_creators_ri_annual_report_fee",
      "category": "Business",
      "title": "Rhode Island Department of State: LLC annual report fee and deadline",
      "summary": "Rhode Island LLCs must file an annual report February 1–May 1 with a $50 filing fee plus a $2.50 enhanced access online fee; a $25 late penalty applies June 1.",
      "body": "Rhode Island LLCs must file an annual report February 1–May 1 with a $50 filing fee plus a $2.50 enhanced access online fee; a $25 late penalty applies June 1.\n\nWhat Rhode Island Department of State actually says:\n\n“Limited Liability Company (LLC) February 1 – May 1 File Online Form 632 $50 $50 $2.50 $25 applied June 1 (Plus $3.00 to file online)”\n\nNote: Annual report fee table from Secretary of State.",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://www.sos.ri.gov/divisions/business-services/ri-business/file-your-annual-report",
      "last_verified": "2026-10-15",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "Rhode Island Department of State",
      "evidence_quote": "Limited Liability Company (LLC) February 1 – May 1 File Online Form 632 $50 $50 $2.50 $25 applied June 1 (Plus $3.00 to file online)",
      "volatility": "low",
      "from_batch": "416-rhode-island-business-and-tax-for-creators",
      "subject": "Rhode Island Department of State",
      "topic": "LLC annual report fee and deadline",
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      }
    },
    {
      "id": "learn_r416_rhode_island_business_and_tax_for_creators_ri_registered_agent",
      "category": "Business",
      "title": "[Unverified - being checked] Rhode Island Department of State: registered agent requirement",
      "summary": "[Unverified - being checked] Every incorporated entity in Rhode Island must have a registered agent and registered office with a Rhode Island street address; P.O. Boxes and virtual business addresses are not allowed.",
      "body": "Every incorporated entity in Rhode Island must have a registered agent and registered office with a Rhode Island street address; P.O. Boxes and virtual business addresses are not allowed.\n\nWhat Rhode Island Department of State actually says:\n\n“A registered agent is an individual or entity that receives official and legal documents on behalf of an incorporated business or non-profit corporation. The agent must be a Rhode Island resident or an incorporated entity qualified to do business in this state. A registered agent must have a Rhode Island street address (Registered Office) and must be available at the given address during normal business hours to accept service of process. P.O. Boxes or shipping/postal company addresses do not meet this standard and are not allowed.”\n\nNote: Registered agent requirement; does not state whether member/manager names and home addresses are publicly searchable.",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://www.sos.ri.gov/divisions/business-services/ri-business/maintain-a-registered-agent",
      "last_verified": "2026-10-15",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "Rhode Island Department of State",
      "evidence_quote": "A registered agent is an individual or entity that receives official and legal documents on behalf of an incorporated business or non-profit corporation. The agent must be a Rhode Island resident or an incorporated entity qualified to do business in this state. A registered agent must have a Rhode Island street address (Registered Office) and must be available at the given address during normal business hours to accept service of process. P.O. Boxes or shipping/postal company addresses do not meet this standard and are not allowed.",
      "volatility": "low",
      "from_batch": "416-rhode-island-business-and-tax-for-creators",
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      "verification": {
        "status": "unverified",
        "label": "Unverified - being checked",
        "reasons": [
          "legal_fetch_over_cap"
        ],
        "checked_utc": "20261021-123916Z"
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "learn_r416_rhode_island_business_and_tax_for_creators_ri_public_search",
      "category": "Business",
      "title": "[Unverified - being checked] Rhode Island Department of State: public business registry search",
      "summary": "[Unverified - being checked] The RI Department of State Corporate Database is publicly searchable for active and inactive businesses.",
      "body": "The RI Department of State Corporate Database is publicly searchable for active and inactive businesses.\n\nWhat Rhode Island Department of State actually says:\n\n“Search the Corporate Database Search active and inactive businesses registered with the RI Department of State.”\n\nNote: Database is public; specific fields exposed (names/addresses) not stated on this page.",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://www.sos.ri.gov/divisions/business-services",
      "last_verified": "2026-10-15",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "Rhode Island Department of State",
      "evidence_quote": "Search the Corporate Database Search active and inactive businesses registered with the RI Department of State.",
      "volatility": "low",
      "from_batch": "416-rhode-island-business-and-tax-for-creators",
      "subject": "Rhode Island Department of State",
      "topic": "public business registry search",
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    {
      "id": "learn_r416_rhode_island_business_and_tax_for_creators_ri_business_license",
      "category": "Business",
      "title": "State-level business licence for home-based business",
      "summary": "Rhode Island does not state on its business services pages that a home-based business needs a state-level general business licence; licensing is handled through the RI Business Assistant tool and local municipalities.",
      "body": "Rhode Island does not state on its business services pages that a home-based business needs a state-level general business licence; licensing is handled through the RI Business Assistant tool and local municipalities.\n\nWhat Rhode Island Department of State actually says:\n\n“Use our interactive RI Business Assistant tool to create a customized checklist of relevant licenses to apply for, registration forms to fill out, support resources, and more!”\n\nNote: No general state business licence requirement stated; RI Business Assistant recommended.",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://www.sos.ri.gov/divisions/business-services/ri-business/start-your-rhode-island-business",
      "last_verified": "2026-10-15",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "Rhode Island Department of State",
      "evidence_quote": "Use our interactive RI Business Assistant tool to create a customized checklist of relevant licenses to apply for, registration forms to fill out, support resources, and more!",
      "volatility": "medium",
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      "subject": "Rhode Island Department of State",
      "topic": "state-level business licence for home-based business",
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