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Rhode Island’s ‘Taylor Swift Tax’ stands to hit her and her wealthy neighbors with six-figure bills
Rhode Island is weighing a proposal that could hit pop superstar Taylor Swift — and dozens of her wealthy neighbors — with a ...
The ‘Taylor Swift Tax’ Is Back—And High-End Homeowners Can’t Shake It Off
The ‘Taylor Swift Tax’ Is Back—And High-End Homeowners Can’t Shake It Off first appeared on Parade on Jun 18, 2025 This story ...
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RI House Passes Budget With ‘Taylor Swift Tax’ and Higher Real Estate Conveyance Fees
The Rhode Island House approved the state’s $13.9 billion budget Tuesday, advancing a plan that includes two major real ...
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Rhode Island House approves $13.9 billion budget with new real estate taxes
Rhode Island could add a "Taylor Swift Tax" to charge semi-vacant mansion owners thousands more. State lawmakers are working ...
House passes $14.3B state budget with tax on vacation homes, money for doctors
The budget includes $45 million for primary care practices, $38 million for hospitals and $12 million for nursing homes. A ...
Real estate pushback to the 'Taylor Swift tax' begins. Will the charge hit everyday cottages?
Could the tax on non-owner-occupied mansions encourage the pop star, or other celebrities, to spend more time in RI?
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What's in RI's proposed $14.3B budget? Help for primary care, RIPTA funds and 'Taylor Swift tax'
The proposed tax and spending plan would raise Medicaid rates to inject $45M into primary care, $38M into hospitals and $12M ...