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10/08/2026

Massachusetts ranks No. 2 for safety nationwide
(by Elizabeth Kanzeg Rowland October 07, 2026)

The Commonwealth’s financially secure residents, low crime rates and family-friendly atmosphere helped boost its ranking.

09/07/2026

What is ‘Taylor Swiff Tax Act’ in Rhode Island? Thinking of buying a vacation home in RI over $1M?

Rhode Island’s "Taylor Swift tax," officially named the Non-Owner Occupied Property Tax Act, is a state-level property tax surcharge on residential properties assessed at over $1 million that are not occupied by the owner or a tenant for at least 183 days a year. [1, 2, 3]
# # How the Tax Works

* The Nickname: The law got its popular moniker from pop star Taylor Swift’s high-value Watch Hill estate in Westerly, Rhode Island.
* The Threshold: It applies to residential properties with an assessed value of $1 million or more as of December 31 of the tax year.
* The Residency Rule: The home must not serve as the owner's primary residence, and neither the owner nor a tenant can occupy it for a majority of the year (fewer than 183 days).
* Revenue Goal: The money collected from this tax goes toward the state's low-income housing tax credit fund. [2, 4, 5, 6]

# # The Tax Rate

* The Formula: Owners pay an extra $2.50 for every $500 of assessed value that exceeds $1 million, on top of their standard local property taxes. [2, 3]
* Example Impact:
* A $1.5 million second home pays an extra $2,500 per year.
* A $3 million second home pays an extra $10,000 per year.
* Taylor Swift's estate faces an estimated additional tax bill of around $136,000 annually. [2, 3]

# # Real Estate and Legal Updates

* Closing Requirement: Sellers of applicable properties must now obtain and submit a Certificate of No Tax Due to finalize real estate transactions. [7]
* Legal Challenges: Property owners filed a lawsuit (Adams v. Rhode Island) challenging the constitutionality of the tax, claiming it unfairly discriminates against non-resident second-home owners. [6]

[1] [https://www.apslaw.com](https://www.apslaw.com/its-your-business/2025/11/05/the-life-of-a-taxpayer-rhode-island-non-owner-occupied-property-taylor-swift-tax/)
[2] [https://www.wpri.com](https://www.wpri.com/target-12/taylor-swift-tax-goes-into-effect-in-rhode-island-heres-how-many-could-pay/)
[3] [https://www.youtube.com](https://www.youtube.com/shorts/Dpk8U5tzv8o)
[4] [https://www.pierceatwood.com](https://www.pierceatwood.com/alerts/new-rhode-island-tax-non-owner-occupied-properties-assessed-1-million-or-more)
[5] [https://kahnlitwin.com](https://kahnlitwin.com/blogs/tax-blog/rhode-islands-1m-property-tax-rules-exemptions-and-planning-considerations)
[6] [https://news.bloombergtax.com](https://news.bloombergtax.com/daily-tax-report/taylor-swift-tax-draws-first-suit-from-rhode-island-homeowners)
[7] [https://www.psh.com](https://www.psh.com/allison-fleet-discusses-rhode-islands-new-taylor-swift-tax-in-the-boston-globe/)
(by Google AI)

PSH Partner Allison Fleet was recently quoted in The Boston Globe regarding Rhode Island’s new Non-Owner-Occupied Property Tax Act, commonly referred to as the “Taylor Swift tax,” which took effect July 1. In the article, Fleet discusses how the new law is affecting real estate transactions, i...

09/04/2026

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08/15/2026

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