The first 250 Rhode Islanders to open a state-administered 529 educational savings plan account on Wednesday, May 29, will receive a one-time $300 contribution under an initiative led by the Office of General Treasurer James Diossa in honor of 529 Day. The offer is made possible through a partnership with the Rhode Island Foundation and […] The post The first 250 new CollegeBound Saver accounts opened Wednesday will receive $300. Here’s why. appeared first on Rhode Island Current.
For years, municipal leaders, hoteliers and even some short-term rental owners have been begging for equal taxation. Their calls to stop letting house rentals listed through Airbnb, VRBO and other hosting platforms skirt the 5% state hotel tax have gone unanswered at the Rhode Island State House. Until now. Gov. Dan McKee in an April […] The post Governor and municipal leaders both want more money from short-term house rentals. Who gets it? appeared first on Rhode Island Current.
For years, municipal leaders, hoteliers and even some short-term rental owners have been begging for equal taxation. Their calls to stop letting house rentals listed through Airbnb, VRBO and other hosting platforms skirt the 5% state hotel tax have gone unanswered at the Rhode Island State House. Until now. Gov. Dan McKee in an April […] The post Governor and municipal leaders both want more money from short-term house rentals. Who gets it? appeared first on Rhode Island Current.
STORY OF THE WEEK: The Rhode Island General Assembly returned to business last week, with the usual feeling of something akin to students returning to the classroom for the first day of school. House …