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<DIV>The Rhode Island Division of Taxation has now posted proposed regulations on the following topics:</DIV>
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<DIV><STRONG>Business Corporation Tax:</STRONG></DIV>
<DIV>Estimated Tax Payments;</DIV>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">Limited Liability Partnerships and Limited Partnerships;</P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">Notice to Administrator of Sale of Assets - Letters of Good Standing;</P>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt 2in; TEXT-INDENT: -2in"><STRONG>Sales and Use Tax:</STRONG></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt 2in; TEXT-INDENT: -2in">Rentals and Leases of Tangible Personal Property (Including Motor Vehicles);</P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt 2in; TEXT-INDENT: -2in">Leases of Motor Vehicles; and</P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt 2in; TEXT-INDENT: -2in">Package Tour and Scenic and Sightseeing Transportation Services</P>
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<DIV><STRONG>Public hearings on all seven regulations will be held on Tuesday, May 15, 2012 starting at 9:00 a.m., at the Rhode Island Division of Taxation, One Capitol Hill, Providence, R.I.</STRONG></DIV>
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