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<p class="MsoNormal">Hi, Everyone,<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">The Division is thrilled to announce the launch of the revitalized Taxation website this morning.
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">The web address will remain the same (</span><a href="http://www.tax.ri.gov/"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:blue">http://www.tax.ri.gov/</span></a><span style="font-size:12.0pt">),
and all the information previously available on the site is preserved. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">The new site features a more streamlined interface for users. Some of the most anticipated features of the relaunched site include a new and improved search function, a built-in translation option, and mobile-friendly
formatting.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">To assist taxpayers with the transition to the updated site, the Division has compiled a guide highlighting some of the most used site features to help web visitors navigate the
new site. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">The Advisory regarding the website relaunch, as well as the guide can be found here</span>
<a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://go.usa.gov/xeXdc__;!!KKphUJtCzQ!YiTLI30a9k9G5EHsHoT2tnfNjop4tnX1c2T6x9x9vIw02bXLFWEfezwCuDQpvRSRH5m0_wOKZg$">https://go.usa.gov/xeXdc [go.usa.gov]</a><span style="font-size:12.0pt"> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">(Please note: The new website is best viewed in the Microsoft Edge browser. Internet Explorer users will not experience all the benefits of the redesign.)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Regards,<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Amanda <b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:#843C0C"><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Amanda Tirocchi<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i>Internet Communications Specialist<o:p></o:p></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Rhode Island Department of Revenue<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Division of Taxation<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">One Capitol Hill, 1<sup>st</sup> Floor<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Providence, RI 02908<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="mailto:Amanda.Tirocchi@tax.ri.gov"><span style="color:#0563C1">Amanda.Tirocchi@tax.ri.gov</span></a><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>IMPORTANT:<span style="color:#203864"> </span><span style="color:#ED7D31">Effective January 4, 2022</span><span style="color:#404040">,
</span></b><span style="color:#262626">tax payments can no longer be made using the website which uses the following web address:</span><span style="color:#404040">
</span><span style="color:#002060"><a href="https://www.ri.gov/taxation/business/index.php"><span style="color:#0563C1">https://www.ri.gov/taxation/business/index.php</span></a></span><span style="color:#262626">. Instead, online debit payments may
<b>only</b> be made via the Division’s</span><span style="color:#404040"> </span>
<b><span style="color:#ED7D31"><a href="https://taxportal.ri.gov/"><span style="color:#ED7D31;text-decoration:none">Taxpayer Portal</span></a></span></b><span style="color:#262626">, which can be accessed via the following address<b>:</b></span><span style="color:#404040">
</span><b><span style="color:#ED7D31"><a href="https://taxportal.ri.gov/"><span style="color:#ED7D31;text-decoration:none">https://taxportal.ri.gov</span></a></span></b><span style="color:#262626">. To get a portal account or for questions, please call the
Division at (401) 574-8484. <b>Please activate your </b></span><b><span style="color:#ED7D31"><a href="https://taxportal.ri.gov/"><span style="color:#ED7D31;text-decoration:none">Taxpayer Portal</span></a>
</span></b><b><span style="color:#262626">account as soon as possible.</span></b><b><span style="color:#843C0C"><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:#262626">This e-mail is not intended to be forwarded. This e-mail and any attachments contain confidential and/or legally privileged information from the office of the State of Rhode Island, Department
of Revenue, Division of Taxation. It is intended only for the use of the named addressee(s). If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any disclosure, copying, distribution or use of the contents of this e-mailed information is strictly
prohibited and unauthorized. If you receive this e-mail in error, please immediately notify the sender by e-mail or telephone and permanently delete all copies of this e-mail and any attachments.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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