
Rhode Island Targets Second Homes With New Tax
Rhode Island will implement a new property tax surcharge on July 1, 2026, targeting second homes valued at $1 million or more. Unofficially dubbed the "Taylor Swift Tax," it adds $2.50 per $500 in val
Gabriel Thorne is a political correspondent for Crezzio, specializing in state-level politics, campaign finance, and the intersection of business and public policy. He reports on how legal and economic issues shape electoral contests.
Rhode Island will implement a new property tax surcharge on July 1, 2026, targeting second homes valued at $1 million or more. Unofficially dubbed the "Taylor Swift Tax," it adds $2.50 per $500 in val
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