INSTRUCTIONS: RHODE ISLAND CLAIM FOR REFUND SALES OR USE TAX

Rhode Island residents or businesses may file an application seeking a refund for sales or use taxes paid related to automobile claims or certain other claims. This form is found on the website of the Rhode Island Department of Revenue. Type or hand print your responses to the form.

Rhode Island Claim For Refund Sales Or Use Tax Step 1: The first section requires you to give your name, telephone number, complete street address, and Social Security or Federal Identification number.

Rhode Island Claim For Refund Sales Or Use Tax Step 2: The next section concerns the nature of your claim. On the left side of the table, circle "Rebate" if you are seeking a refund on sales tax paid for an automobile purchase for which you subsequently received a rebate. Circle "Total Loss Under 120 Days" if your vehicle was deemed completely damaged following an accident by an insurance company. Circle "Other" if you are applying for other reasons.

Rhode Island Claim For Refund Sales Or Use Tax Step 3: The section on the right concerns other reasons for a refund. Listed reasons include refunds for utilities payments, payments on solar energy, prepaid sales taxes on cigarettes sold or other reasons.

Rhode Island Claim For Refund Sales Or Use Tax Step 4: In the section below, enter the amount of tax paid, the amount of the refund you are claiming, and write why this should be approved.

Rhode Island Claim For Refund Sales Or Use Tax Step 5: All documents supporting your claim should be attached. The second page of this form notes that if you are applying for a refund related to an automobile, you must include a copy of the registration form documenting the tax paid, a copy of the bill of sale, a copy of the use tax return, a copy of the buy-back contract (if the motor vehicle was purchased back), a copy of the check used in this transaction, and copies of any complaints filed with the attorney general's office, the motor vehicle dealer's commission or the Better Business Bureau.

Rhode Island Claim For Refund Sales Or Use Tax Step 6: Sign and date the form. Enter your title if filing on behalf of a business.