RI House Passes Budget With 'Taylor Swift Tax' and Higher Real Estate Conveyance Fees - Newport Buzz

RI House Passes Budget With 'Taylor Swift Tax' and Higher Real Estate Conveyance Fees - Newport Buzz

Newport Buzz RI House Passes Budget With ‘Taylor Swift Tax’ and Higher Real Estate Conveyance Fees The Rhode Island House of Representatives approved the state’s $13.9 billion budget Tuesday by a vote of 66 to 9, advancing a plan that includes two major real estate tax changes aimed at addressing the state’s ongoing housing crisis. The budget includes a new surcharge on second homes valued over $1 million—unofficially dubbed the “Taylor Swift Ta…

R.I. House approves $14b tax-and-spending plan - The Boston Globe

The Senate will now consider the budget, which includes a new tax on second homes, more money for school districts, and additional funding to replace the Washington Bridge.

In record time, Rhode Island House approves $14.3B spending plan

House Finance Chairman Marvin Abney and House Fiscal Advisor Sharon Reynolds Ferland listen during the fiscal 2026 budget debate at the State House on Tuesday, June 17, 2025. (Photo by Alexander Castro/Rhode Island Current)There’s no spare money to argue over. Hence, why the Rhode Island House of Representatives approved a $14.3 billion fiscal 2026 budget in record time. The 66-9 vote came after three hours Tuesday — the speediest budget debate …

The ‘Taylor Swift Tax’ Is Back—And High-End Homeowners Can’t Shake It Off

Look what you made her do.