Rhode Island Taxes Taylor Swift, Greece Gets to Work & What is New Zealand's Business Investor Visa

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Sep 5, 2025

Discover the buzz around the newly dubbed 'Taylor Swift Tax' in Rhode Island, sparked by the pop star's engagement. Dive into Greece's revamped Golden Visa program and get the scoop on New Zealand's exciting new Business Investor Visa. Plus, learn about updates to St. Kitts and Nevis' Citizenship by Investment program, which aims to attract families. These insights provide a fascinating look at global tax and immigration trends.

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Rhode Island Targets High‑Value Second Homes

Rhode Island's "Taylor Swift tax" targets non-owner‑occupied homes valued above €~1M and charges about 0.5% over that threshold.
The levy funds low‑cost housing and exempts properties rented under landlord‑tenant law for 183+ days annually.

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Use 183‑Day Rule To Avoid Surcharge

If you rent your second home at least 183 days and follow Rhode Island landlord‑tenant law, you avoid the new surcharge.
Consider short‑term rentals or meeting the 183‑day test to reduce exposure to emerging secondary‑home levies.

INSIGHT

A Growing Trend Against Second‑Home Owners

U.S. states are increasingly taxing wealthy second‑home owners, making domestic second homes less appealing.
Expect more states to introduce similar levies, reducing the attractiveness of U.S. countryside escapes.

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Welcome back, everyone! Hope you had a good week, and let's get right into the news! This week, we'll talk about how the term "Taylor Swift Tax" has suddenly popped back up in the news again, following the singer's engagement to Travis Kelce. Don't worry, it is not an extra tax on engagement rings. We are discussing exciting new updates out of Greece and St.Kitts & Nevis, and we'll round the show off by taking a deep dive in the newly announced Business Investment Visa in New Zealand!

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