Do I need to file a RI state return if I had no income but I am a full time student and resident of the state?

[xmasbaby0]

If you had no income in 2025, you have no reason to file an income tax return.

[BillM223]

Are you really a resident of RI? Normally, college students who travel out of state to attend college are considered to be residents of the state their parents lived in.

Note that being a "resident" means that you have left the previous state with no intention of going back. You have bought or leased living space in the new state, you have gotten a drivers license in the new state, you have registered to vote in the new state, and so on. 

In any case, if you actually had no income, you are unlikely to have to file a federal return or a state return unless, you you received a 1095-A for ACA health insurance or similar situations (even then, it may not be required).

[ashleychellis]

No income, but for federal return, I am receiving the American Opportunity credit. So I still don't need to file for my state?

[ashleychellis]

I am a resident of RI, yes. Though I am filing federal to receive American Opportunity credit. I still don't need to file for state?

[MaryK4]

No, you are not required to file a Rhode Island state tax return if you are not REQUIRED to file a federal tax return.  If you filed only to claim the tax credit, you are not REQUIRED to file the Rhode Island tax return.  

See Individual Tax Filing Requirements

@ashleychellis