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Transfer Tax Calculator
State and local deed transfer tax on a sale, and who pays what.
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Who pays
Total transfer tax due at closing
$8,500.00
2.00% combined on $425,000
- State transfer tax$4,250.00
- Local / county transfer tax$4,250.00
- Seller's share$4,250.00
- Buyer's share$4,250.00
- Sale price
- $425,000
- Combined rate
- 2.00%
- Seller pays
- $4,250
- Buyer pays
- $4,250
State and local rates, and who customarily pays, vary by jurisdiction and are often negotiated. This is a starting estimate, not a title company quote.
Transfer tax$8,500.00
FAQ’s
Frequently Asked Questions
How transfer tax works
- State layer
- Charged as a percentage of the sale price, or per $500 or $1,000 of value in some states. A number of states charge none.
- Local layer
- Counties and municipalities frequently add their own tax on top, which can equal or exceed the state's.
- Who pays
- Custom and the purchase contract decide. It is a common negotiating point, particularly in split-cost states.
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