Rhode Island § 44-55-2 - Tax Incentives for Employers
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§ 44-55-2. Tax Incentives for Employers
R.I. Gen. Laws § 44-55-2
§ 44-55-2. Tax incentives.
There are established tax incentives, which shall be computed in accordance with § 44-55-4.1, for businesses which employ and retain in the state of Rhode Island employees who have been previously unemployed for a period of at least twenty-six (26) consecutive calendar weeks and who have been domiciled residents of the state of Rhode Island for at least fifty-two (52) consecutive calendar weeks.
History of Section.
P.L. 1997, ch. 362, § 1.
Source: official Rhode Island text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Rhode Island § 44-55-2
What does Rhode Island General Laws § 44-55-2 cover?
Section 44-55-2 ("Tax Incentives for Employers") is part of the Rhode Island General Laws, the codified statutory law of Rhode Island. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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