Rhode Island General Laws Title 44. Taxation § 44-11-31. Examinations as to liability of transferee

The tax administrator, for the purpose of determining the liability of a transferee of the property of any corporation with respect to any tax imposed upon the corporation, may, by any of his or her officers or employees designated by him or her for that purpose, examine any books, papers, records, or memoranda bearing upon the liability, and may require the attendance of the corporation or transferee, or of any officer or employee of the corporation or transferee, or the attendance of any other person having knowledge in the premises, and may take testimony with reference to the matter, with power to administer oaths to any officer, employee, or other person.