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Rhode Island|S2021

Establishes a simplified exemption from state income tax for small-scale Bitcoin transactions up to $5,000 per month, or $20,000 per taxable year.

Committee 1

Summary

This Rhode Island bill creates a tax exemption for individuals who engage in small-scale Bitcoin transactions, allowing them to exclude up to $5,000 per month (or $20,000 per taxable year) from state income tax calculations. The exemption simplifies tax filing for Rhode Island residents by removing the need to report income from Bitcoin transactions below these thresholds. The provision applies to personal income tax and is designed to reduce the tax burden on individuals conducting modest cryptocurrency transactions.

Sponsor

DPeter Appollonio

Last action

Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (06/08/2026)

Jun 5, 2026

Topics

Crypto Taxation

Legislative history

Jun 5, 2026S

Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (06/08/2026)

Jan 9, 2026S

Introduced, referred to Senate Finance