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Cape Cod’s Version of the ‘Taylor Swift Tax’ Sparks Backlash

A proposal to let Cape Cod towns tax home sales of $1 million or more has sparked debate, with supporters saying it could help fund affordable housing and critics warning it will drive away investment and raise housing costs.

Cape Cod’s Version of the ‘Taylor Swift Tax’ Sparks Backlash
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A proposal to let Cape Cod towns tax home sales of $1 million or more has sparked debate, with supporters saying it could help fund affordable housing and critics warning it will drive away investment and raise housing costs.