Samantha Welch+FollowRhode Island’s ‘Taylor Swift Tax’ shakes up the coastRhode Island just passed a new tax aimed at the ultra-wealthy who own luxury homes they rarely use—think Taylor Swift’s $17 million Watch Hill mansion. Locals are buzzing about whether this so-called “Taylor Swift Tax” will actually make a difference, since the extra $136k per year is pocket change for celebrities. But the bigger question is: should the super-rich pay more to offset the environmental impact of their mega-mansions? Some say yes, especially when these homes sit empty most of the year. What do you think—fair move or just a headline grab? #RealEstate #TaylorSwiftTax #RhodeIsland8294Share
