Does Rhode Island tax Social Security benefits?

Yes — with exemptions for many retirees.

Rhode Island taxes Social Security benefits, but provides an exemption for retirees who have reached full retirement age and fall under income thresholds (around $104,000 single / $130,000 joint, indexed). Below those limits, benefits are not taxed.

Note: this covers state tax only. The federal government may tax up to 85% of your benefits depending on your combined income, regardless of where you live.

See how your claiming age affects your benefit.

Reviewed 2026-06-17. Verify with the Rhode Island Department of Revenue.

Updated July 2026