Starlight Glimmer finally achieves her lifelong dream of being a homeowner, and she buys a house near the Friendship School. But Uncle Ponyville wants his fair share, and Starlight's property taxes are raised by 5,000 Pony Dollars a year. To top it off, Starlight has stopped taking her anti-evil medications.

After Starlight realizes that she won't be able to pay, she goes on a magical rampage. Now she'll track down whatever government officials are responsible for the tax, and she'll do everything within her power to persuade them to reverse it. What's within Starlight's power? A lot.