Wealthy Homeowners Face New Tax Hikes Amid Rising Backlash

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Wealthy Homeowners Face New Tax Hikes Amid Rising Backlash
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Rhode Island has introduced a new 'Taylor Swift Tax' on luxury second homes valued over $1 million that are unoccupied more than half the year, significantly increasing property taxes for owners like Taylor Swift, whose estate's bill could rise to approximately $337,000 annually. The tax aims to fund local services and address housing issues, but critics argue it unfairly targets wealthy homeowners.

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