Politics & Government
State Extends Business Tax Deadline in Hurricane Aftermath
Businesses and other taxpayers affected by Hurricane Sandy will have until Nov. 7 to file returns and payments that would have been due Oct. 31.
The Rhode Island Division of Taxation has extended a tax deadline for businesses and taxpayers who had payments and returns due on Oct. 31.
The deadline is now Nov. 7 — a measure to give some relief to taxpayers affected by Hurricane Sandy, according to a state press release.
"Many taxpayers and small businesses — and their tax preparers — have suffered through extended power outages, flooding, and other effects of the storm," David M. Sullivan, state tax administrator.
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Sullivan said giving people extra time is "the least we can do."
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