No employer or agent of any employer shall request or require any applicant for employment to provide copies of his or her federal or state income tax return, W-2 statement, or related tax documents as a condition of consideration for employment.
Requests for tax returns prohibited
R.I. Gen. Laws § 28-6.9-1., under Chapter 28-6.9 Tax and Income Information from Job Applicants.
R.I. Gen. Laws § 28-6.9-1.