Did you know that you can buy art Tax-Free in Rhode Island?
https://arts.ri.gov/programs/individual-artists/buy-art-tax-free
Rhode Island has a sales tax exemption for certain artistic works, so anyone with the exemption does not have to charge sales tax on sales made within the state. You must apply for the sales tax exemption, and any entity making retail sales in Rhode Island is subject to sales tax.
Artistic Works Sales Tax Exemption
Learn More Here > Individual Artists | RISCA
Artists make a significant contribution to the quality and vitality of life in Rhode Island. Through our grants and additional services, we help creative, talented, and entrepreneurial artists to produce, exhibit, perform, teach, and share their work and contribute to the economic strength of our state.
The exemption covers original and creative works, either one-of-a-kind or limited edition. These works must not be consumable or created for commercial or industry-oriented production. A work includes: a book and other writing; play; musical composition; painting, print, photograph, or drawing; sculpture; traditional and fine craft; the creation of a film; and/or the creation of a dance. Works can be fiction or nonfiction, and crafts can be functional or nonfunctional.
Limited edition means the creation of a self-published solitary work, conceived and produced by the artist under their direction, which is intended for limited reproduction. The reproduction must total no more than 300 copies and must be physically signed and numbered by the artist. This can include books, giclée prints and photographs.
All works must not be consumable, so things like candles, soap, and plants are not eligible for the exemption.
The exemption only covers sales made in Rhode Island. If you are selling online or in another state, you may need to pay sales tax in the state where the sale is made.
For More Information: https://arts.ri.gov/programs/individual-artists/buy-art-tax-free
- Rhode Island State Council on the Arts (RISCA)
- One Capitol Hill, 3rd Floor
- Providence, RI 02908
- 1-401-222-3880