Instantly calculate state and local deed transfer taxes for any property sale. Covers all 50 states with local rates — especially critical in attorney-closing states like NY, NJ, CT, and PA.
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*Rates are state averages. County/municipality rates vary. Verify with your real estate attorney.
A real estate transfer tax (also called a deed transfer tax, documentary stamp tax, or conveyance tax) is a tax levied by state, county, or municipal governments when real property changes ownership. Rates vary dramatically — from zero in states like Texas and Florida (no state transfer tax) to over 3% in states like New Hampshire, Delaware, and Vermont. In attorney-closing states, the attorney typically handles transfer tax calculations and payment at closing.
In many attorney-closing states (CT, NY, NJ, PA, DE, SC, GA, MA), the real estate attorney is responsible for calculating, collecting, and remitting the transfer tax to the appropriate government authority. Getting this wrong can delay your closing or create legal liability. An experienced local attorney knows the exact rates for your county and municipality.
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