Taxes September 1, 2026
Attorney Points to 6,700 Wrongfully Notified in NYC Pied-à-Terre Tax Rollout
The city initially sent notices to 17,000 homeowners indicating they might owe the second-home property tax surcharge.
Taxes August 26, 2026
How Property Tax Caps Keep Too Many Homes Off the Market
By locking owners in place, Proposition 13-style assessment limitations put the homes that growing families need out of reach. Some states are finding ways to hold down tax bills while avoiding this trap.
Taxes August 19, 2026
New York City Council Outraged by Mamdani Administration’s No Show at Pied-à-Terre Hearing
The Mamdani administration was accused by City Council members of putting a “scarlet letter” on homeowners facing the extra surcharge.
Taxes August 18, 2026
Mamdani Administration Skipping NYC Council Hearing on Pied-à-Terre Tax, Sparking Criticism
The move is coming under fire from local reps as it allows administration officials to dodge critical questions about the controversial surcharge.
Taxes August 14, 2026
Florida Property Tax Proposal Lacked Transparency, State’s Attorney General Says
James Uthmeier said the property tax proposal “could certainly have been rolled out with greater transparency” and the involvement of “key stakeholders” like law enforcement.
Taxes August 14, 2026
NYC Can Keep Rolling Out the Pied-à-Terre Tax, at Least for Now, Judge Rules
New York City can move forward with its implementation of a tax on luxury second homes, a state appeals court judge ruled—at least until a court hearing at the end of the month.
Taxes August 12, 2026
Trump Looks for Ways to Block Mamdani Pied-à-Terre Tax
President Donald Trump on Tuesday vowed to seek a way to block New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s planned pied-à-terre tax, calling it a “dangerous political experiment.”
Taxes August 10, 2026
Hochul Defends New York City Pied-à-Terre Tax
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul pushed back on suggestions that state-approval of the pied-à-terre tax represents a concession to progressive Democrats in New York City.
Taxes August 7, 2026
NYC Sued Over Mamdani Administration’s Controversial Pied-à-Terre Tax Rollout
The lawsuit, filed Friday, argues the city “has arbitrarily and capriciously foisted” on city dwellers the responsibility of proving they’re full-time residents who shouldn’t be hit with the surcharge.
Taxes August 4, 2026
Mamdani: No Regrets About NYC Pied-à-Terre Tax Rollout Amid Pushback
The tax targets secondary homes of non-resident New Yorkers worth more than $5 million. The city sent letters to 17,000 homeowners indicating they might be subject to the tax.
Taxes August 4, 2026
Florida Judge Rules Property Tax Amendment Misleading, Orders Rewrite
The judge ordered the attorney general to rewrite parts of the property tax proposal put out by Gov. Ron DeSantis’ office.
Taxes August 3, 2026
About 2,000 People File for Exemptions to NYC Pied-à-Terre Tax Amid Controversial Rollout
Around 2,000 people have filed for an exemption to the New York City pied-à-terre tax—and 4,800 more have at least started the process amid the new levy’s controversial rollout, City Hall said Monday.