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Home » US Law » 2022 Rhode Island General Laws » Title 44 - Taxation » Chapter 44-15 - Tax on Bank Deposits Generally

Section 44-15-1. – Definitions.

§ 44-15-1. Definitions. Whenever used in this chapter: (1) “Banking institution” means and includes a national banking association with its principal office or a branch located within the limits of this state, a state bank, trust company, savings bank (state or federal), building and loan association, and savings and loan association (state or federal), and […]

Section 44-15-1.1. – “Credit Unions” and “deposits” defined.

§ 44-15-1.1. “Credit Unions” and “deposits” defined. Whenever used in this chapter: (1) “Credit union” means and includes a credit union with its principal place of business or a branch of the credit union in this state. (2) “Deposits” means and includes: (i) Shares of stock, either fully or partly paid, plus deposits or time […]

Section 44-15-1.2. – Credit unions — Tax imposed.

§ 44-15-1.2. Credit unions — Tax imposed. An annual tax is imposed on every credit union with total deposits in excess of one hundred fifty million dollars ($150,000,000) at a rate of six and ninety-five one hundredths cents ($.0695) on each one hundred dollars ($100) of the daily average of the deposits with the credit […]

Section 44-15-10. – Examination of books and witnesses.

§ 44-15-10. Examination of books and witnesses. The tax administrator, for the purpose of ascertaining the correctness of any return or for the purpose of determining the amount of any tax imposed by this chapter, may, by any of the administrator’s officers or employees designated by him or her for that purpose, examine any books, […]

Section 44-15-11. – Penalty for violations by banks.

§ 44-15-11. Penalty for violations by banks. Whenever any banking institution or credit union delivers or discloses or causes to be delivered or disclosed to the tax administrator any false or fraudulent return, account, or statement, with intent to defeat or evade any tax imposed under this chapter, or being summoned to appear to testify […]

Section 44-15-12. – Penalty for violations by individuals.

§ 44-15-12. Penalty for violations by individuals. Whenever any person delivers or discloses or causes to be delivered or disclosed to the tax administrator any false or fraudulent return, account, or statement, with intent to defeat or evade any tax imposed under this chapter, or being summoned to appear to testify or to appear and […]

Section 44-15-13. – Penalty for failure to file return.

§ 44-15-13. Penalty for failure to file return. If any return or statement required to be made under the provisions of this chapter is not made within the time fixed or extended, the corporation or association or any officer or agent of the corporation neglecting or refusing to make the return or statement shall be […]

Section 44-15-14. – Hearing on application by bank.

§ 44-15-14. Hearing on application by bank. Any banking institution or credit union aggrieved by the action of the tax administrator in determining the amount of any tax when no return has been filed, or any additional tax or penalty imposed under the provisions of this chapter, may apply to the tax administrator, in writing, […]

Section 44-15-15. – Appeals.

§ 44-15-15. Appeals. Appeals from administrative orders or decisions made pursuant to any provisions of this chapter shall be to the sixth (6th) division district court pursuant to chapter 8 of title 8. The taxpayer’s right to appeal under this section shall be expressly made conditional upon prepayment of all taxes, interest, and penalties unless […]

Section 44-15-16. – Collection by writ of execution.

§ 44-15-16. Collection by writ of execution. (a) If any tax or penalty imposed by this chapter shall not be paid within thirty (30) days after the tax or penalty is due and payable, the tax administrator, in addition to any other powers provided by law, may petition the sixth (6th) division of the district […]

Section 44-15-17. – Rules and regulations.

§ 44-15-17. Rules and regulations. The tax administrator, with the approval of the director of revenue, may prescribe rules and regulations that he or she deems necessary for the administration and the enforcement of this chapter. History of Section.P.L. 1942, ch. 1212, art. 8, § 3; impl. am. P.L. 1951, ch. 2727, art. 1, § […]

Section 44-15-18. – Severability.

§ 44-15-18. Severability. If any provision of this chapter or the application of this chapter to any banking institution or credit union or circumstance is held invalid, the remainder of this chapter and the application of the provisions to the other banking institutions or credit unions or circumstances shall not be affected. History of Section.P.L. […]

Section 44-15-19. – Repealed.

§ 44-15-19. Repealed. History of Section.P.L. 1977, ch. 152, § 1; Repealed by P.L. 1995, ch. 323, § 31, effective July 5, 1995.

Section 44-15-2. – Banking institutions — Tax imposed.

§ 44-15-2. Banking institutions — Tax imposed. (a) An annual tax is imposed on every banking institution at the rate of six and ninety-five one hundredths cents ($.0695) for those banking institutions with total deposits in excess of one hundred fifty million dollars ($150,000,000) and at the rate of six and one-quarter cents ($.0625) for […]

Section 44-15-3. – Repealed.

§ 44-15-3. Repealed. History of Section.G.L. 1938, ch. 40, § 2; P.L. 1943, ch. 1342, § 1; P.L. 1944, ch. 1467, § 1; P.L. 1946, ch. 1801, § 1; P.L. 1947, ch. 1940, § 1; G.L. 1956, § 44-15-5; G.L. 1956, § 44-15-3; P.L. 1958, ch. 166, § 1; P.L. 1968, ch. 263, art. 13, […]

Section 44-15-4. – Credit for franchise tax.

§ 44-15-4. Credit for franchise tax. There shall be credited against any tax payable by any building and loan association or savings and loan association under the provisions of this chapter, the amount of any corporation franchise tax paid by it in the same year. History of Section.P.L. 1942, ch. 1212, art. 8, § 4; […]

Section 44-15-5.1. – Claims for refund — Hearing upon denial.

§ 44-15-5.1. Claims for refund — Hearing upon denial. (a) Any taxpayer may file a claim for refund with the tax administrator at any time within two (2) years after the tax has been paid. If the tax administrator shall determine that the tax has been overpaid, he or she shall make a refund with […]

Section 44-15-6. – Determination of tax without return.

§ 44-15-6. Determination of tax without return. If any banking institution or credit union fails to file a return at the time prescribed by law, the tax administrator shall proceed to determine the tax from any information he or she can obtain. History of Section.G.L. 1956, §§ 44-15-5-A, 44-15-6; P.L. 1960, ch. 59, § 1; […]

Section 44-15-7. – Pecuniary penalty for failure to file report.

§ 44-15-7. Pecuniary penalty for failure to file report. In case of any failure to file a return within the time prescribed by law, there shall be added to the tax five percent (5%) if the failure is for not more than thirty (30) days with an additional five percent (5%) for each additional thirty […]