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Rhode Island’s “Taylor Swift Tax” Explained: What the New Second-Home Tax Means for Airbnb Owners & Short-Term Rentals
Last Updated: August 25, 2026
Lawsuit Status: More than 40 property owners filed Adams v. Rhode Island in Newport County Superior Court on August 19, 2026. The lawsuit challenges the Non-Owner Occupied Property Tax on federal and state constitutional grounds. As of this update, the filing of the lawsuit has not suspended the tax.
Rhode Island's new tax on high-value, non-owner-occupied homes took effect July 1, 2026—and a newly filed lawsuit is now challenging it. For s
5 days ago22 min read
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