Maine has the highest vacancy rate in the U.S.—and lawmakers are weighing property tax reform. Could a “Taylor Swift Tax” be ...

Rhode Island's wealthy seasonal homeowners, including Taylor Swift, are at the center of a heated controversy over a new tax targeting second homes valued at $1 million or more. Dubbed the "Taylor ...

If passed, Rhode Island's so-called "Taylor Swift Tax" would establish a new tax rate for non-primary residences valued at more than $1 million.

The ‘Taylor Swift Tax’ Is Back—And High-End Homeowners Can’t Shake It Off originally appeared on Parade. Regardless of whether you're a Swiftie or not, you simply cannot ignore the hold ...

Stephen King didn't leave Maine for tax reasons, and Phil Mickelson ended up staying in high-tax California. Meanwhile, Taylor Swift gets a tax named after her in Rhode Island.

What is the so-called 'Taylor Swift Tax'? The proposed act would mean that "non-owner occupied" homes, or secondary residences, valued more than $1 million, would be taxed at $2.50 for each $500 ...

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 was originally reported by Parade on Jun 18, 2025, where it ...

The conveyance tax would go from $2.30 to $3.75 for every $500, which would be a 63% increase. According to Zillow , the average selling price of a home in Rhode Island is around $492,939.