PROVIDENCE – Rhode Island continues to be among the states with the worst tax environments in the nation, ranking 40th in a report published by the Tax Foundation. The 2026 State Tax Competitive Index compares tax policies across 50 states based on a hierarchical structure built from five components: individual income taxes, sales and excise taxes, corporate taxes, property and Already a Subscriber? Log in

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