The Rhode Island Personal Income Tax law relating to Net Operating Loss deduction (NOL) has been amended by enactment of RIGL º44-30-2.8 and RIGL º44-30-87.1
Under the provisions of RIGL º44-30-87.1, for losses incurred for taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 2002, an NOL deduction may not be carried back for Rhode Island personal income tax purposes, bu will only be allowed as a carry forward for the number of succeeding years as provided in IRS 172. A carry forward can only be used on the Rhone Island return to the extent that the carry forward is used on the federal return.
Should you have any questions regarding this matter, please call the Personal Income Tax Section at (401) 574-8829, option #3.