Rhode Island General Laws — Title 44 (Taxation)
R.I. Gen. Laws § 44-1-10 — Compromise or abatement of uncollectible or excessive taxes
Whenever the tax administrator determines that any tax, excise, fee, penalty, interest,
or other charge payable to the tax administrator is un-collectible, illegal, or excessive,
in whole or in part, the tax administrator may, with the approval of the director
of revenue, compromise, abate, or cancel the charge, as the circumstances may warrant.
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