Property taxes

‘Taylor Swift tax’ draws ire from mortgage, housing groups

Rhode Island real estate professionals are criticizing two new taxes that will increase costs for Ocean State homeowners, including a levy dubbed the “Taylor Swift tax.”  State lawmakers last week approved a $14 billion fiscal year 2026 budget, which now awaits Gov. Dan McKee’s signature. Included in the proposed budget is a 63% increase in […]

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Senate begins putting its stamp on giant Trump tax, debt limit bill

Significant changes are in store for President Donald Trump’s signature $3.9 trillion tax-cut bill as the Senate begins closed-door talks this week on legislation that squeaked through the House by a single vote.  Senate Republican leaders are aiming to make permanent many of the temporary tax cuts in the House bill, a move that would

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GOP tax bill prioritizes Trump campaign vows, increases SALT

President Donald Trump’s campaign tax pledges — no taxes on tips and overtime pay, plus new tax breaks for car buyers and seniors — are the centerpiece of a multitrillion dollar package that will serve as Republicans’ signature legislative effort. In a draft version of the tax bill released on Monday, House Republicans highlighted the

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