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.