The Rhode Island Petition for Waiver of the Mandatory Electronic Filing Requirements is an application that taxpayers can submit to the Rhode Island Division of Taxation for a waiver of the mandatory electronic filing requirements. The petition is used to request a waiver from the requirement to submit tax information electronically. There are two types of waivers: temporary and permanent. A temporary waiver allows the taxpayer to file their taxes in paper form for a specified period of time. A permanent waiver is granted when the taxpayer has an established hardship that prevents them from filing electronically. The petition should include a detailed explanation of the hardship and any supporting documentation. The petition must also include the taxpayer’s name, address, and Social Security number or Federal Employer Identification Number (VEIN). Once submitted, the petition will be reviewed by the Division of Taxation and a decision will be made whether the waiver is approved.