Rhode Island lawmakers want to balance next year's budget with a pair of real-estate levies that critics have nicknamed the "Taylor Swift tax," citing the pop star's $17 million Watch Hill mansion as an example of who would pay.
What Happened: According to a report by NBC 10 News, the House plan would slap a new surcharge on second or seasonal homes valued above $1 million and raise the statewide conveyance tax that sellers pay at closing by 63%.
