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West Virginia Transfer Tax Calculator
At a glance West Virginia imposes a layered excise tax on real estate transfers under WV Code §11-22-2, collected at the time of recording by the County Clerk.[1] The tax has three potential layers. First, a state excise of $1.10 per $500of consideration (0.22%) applies to every taxable deed — though …
Minnesota Deed Tax Calculator
Minnesota’s deed tax is administered by the Minnesota Department of Revenue and collected by each county recorder or registrar at the time of recording. No deed can be recorded until the tax is paid. The grantor (seller) bears the legal obligation, though closing agents typically handle collection and payment as part of …
Kentucky Real Estate Transfer Tax Calculator
The Kentucky real estate transfer tax is codified in KRS §142.050.[1] The “value” on which the tax is computed means the full consideration paid for the real property, including any mortgage or other lien that the buyer assumes as part of the transaction. After collection, the county clerk retains 5% of the tax …
Arkansas Real Property Transfer Tax Calculator
The Arkansas transfer tax is codified in Ark. Code §§26-60-101 through 26-60-112.[1] The rate — $3.30 per $1,000 — combines two statutory millages that together equal 0.33% of the sale price. The tax is due at the time the deed is presented to the county circuit clerk for recording; no separate tax …
Ohio Real Property Conveyance Fee Calculator
Ohio’s conveyance fee framework has been in place for decades, with the state mill authorized by ORC §319.54(G)(3) and the county permissive tax by ORC §322.02.[1][2] The maximum combined rate — state plus county — is 4 mills ($4.00 per $1,000), or 0.40% of the sale price. Nearly all 88 Ohio counties have adopted …
Washington Real Estate Excise Tax (REET) Calculator
Washington’s REET is authorized by RCW 82.45.060 (state rates) and RCW 82.46.010 / 82.46.035 (local surcharges).[1][2] The current graduated thresholds — $525,000 / $1,525,000 / $3,025,000 — were CPI-adjusted and took effect January 1, 2023, replacing the prior $500,000 / $1,500,000 / $3,000,000 thresholds.[1] The seller submits DOR Form 84-0001a (the REET Affidavit) and payment to the county …
Vermont Property Transfer Tax Calculator
Vermont’s PTT is authorized by 32 V.S.A. §§ 9601–9619.[1] The buyer (called the “transferee” in the statute) is the party legally responsible for payment under §9611, though the seller commonly coordinates the filing at closing.[2] The return — Form PTT-172 — must be filed with the town or city clerk in the municipality where the …
New Jersey Realty Transfer Fee Calculator
New Jersey’s RTF is governed by N.J.S.A. 46:15 and administered by the NJ Division of Taxation.[1] Payment is made to the county clerk or register of deeds when the deed is recorded — there is no separate post-closing filing. The county clerk remits the state’s share to Trenton monthly. All deeds require Form RTF-1 (Affidavit …
Maryland Transfer Tax Calculator
Maryland’s state transfer tax is authorized by Tax–Property Article §13-203 of the Annotated Code of Maryland.[1] Each county and Baltimore City imposes its own local transfer tax under separate ordinances granted by state enabling legislation. The seller is presumed to pay both taxes under Real Property Article §14-104, though purchase contracts frequently allocate all …
NYC & NYS Real Property Transfer Tax Calculator
At a glance Selling a property in New York City means paying several overlapping taxes at once. There is the NYC Real Property Transfer Tax (RPTT)— a local tax of 1% to 2.625% depending on property type and price. On top of that, New York State collects a Real Estate Transfer Tax …
Florida Documentary Stamp Tax Calculator
If you’re buying, selling, or refinancing property in Florida, you’ll encounter two taxes that most people have never heard of until closing day: the documentary stamp tax and the nonrecurring intangible tax. Together, these can add thousands of dollars to your closing costs — yet they’re calculated using a handful …
New Hampshire Real Estate Transfer Tax Calculator
Everything buyers and sellers need to know about New Hampshire’s transfer tax — the rate, the math, the exemptions, and when you owe nothing at all. Updated for 2026 · Based on RSA Chapter 78-B & NH DRA Guidance If you’re buying or selling a home in New Hampshire, one …
South Carolina Transfer Tax Calculator
If you are buying or selling a home in New Hampshire, one cost you will almost certainly encounter is the New Hampshire Real Estate Transfer Tax. It applies to nearly every deed that changes hands in the state, and the rules — while logical — have enough moving parts that …
Pennsylvania Realty Transfer Tax Calculator
When you buy or sell a home in Pennsylvania, one of the closing-table surprises is the realty transfer tax — a fee charged every time a property deed changes hands. Most buyers and sellers have no idea what it costs until the settlement sheet lands in front of them. This …
Michigan Real Estate Transfer Tax Calculator
Every time real estate in Michigan is sold, a transfer tax is collected before the deed can be recorded. Most buyers and sellers encounter this cost at the closing table, folded into a line on the settlement statement, without fully understanding how it is calculated. This guide explains the math …
Alabama Transfer Tax Calculator
When you buy or sell real estate in Alabama, two things happen at the county probate court: transfer taxes are collected on behalf of the state, and recording fees are paid to the county. Figuring out exactly what you owe used to mean calling the probate office. This guide explains …
Tennessee Transfer Tax Calculator
Determining the Tax Base The very first thing the calculator needs to know is: what dollar amount do we apply the tax rate to? Tennessee law, under TCA §67-4-409, says the tax is based on the greater of the total consideration paid or the property’s fair market value. The calculator …
Nevada Transfer Tax Calculator
Whenever property changes hands in Nevada, a state tax called the Real Property Transfer Tax (RPTT) is usually due before the deed can be recorded. The rate varies by county, a handful of transfers are fully exempt, and the math — while straightforward — has a few quirks that catch …
Illinois Transfer Tax Calculator
When you buy or sell property in Illinois, a transfer tax is due at closing — before the deed can even be recorded. The amount you owe depends on where the property is located, the sale price, and whether any exemptions apply. This guide walks through the exact math the …
North Carolina Transfer Tax Calculator
When real estate changes hands in North Carolina, the state collects a transfer tax before the deed can be recorded. For most people, this shows up as a line item at closing — but understanding exactly how that number is calculated can save you from surprises. This guide walks you …
Colorado Transfer Tax Calculator
The Colorado conveyance tax calculator is built around four core components: the state documentary fee, the municipal real estate transfer tax (RETT), and the recording fee. Each one has its own rules, its own exemptions, and its own place on your closing disclosure. Let’s walk through each one, step by …
Connecticut Real Estate Transfer Tax Calculator
If you are selling a home or commercial property in Connecticut, you will owe a real estate conveyance tax before your deed can be recorded. This tax is split into two parts — a state portion and a municipal portion — and the exact amount depends on what you sell, …
California Transfer Tax Calculator
When a property changes hands in California, a documentary transfer tax — commonly called the DTT — is due before the deed can be recorded. The concept is simple enough, but the actual math is surprisingly layered: a state-authorized county base rate, optional city surcharges that can run into the …
Los Angeles Transfer Tax Calculator
Selling or buying real estate in Los Angeles means navigating at least three layers of transfer tax: a City of Los Angeles base tax, a County tax, and a State tax — and if your property is worth more than $5.3 million, a fourth layer called Measure ULA. This guide …
Georgia Real Estate Transfer Tax Calculator
When you buy or sell property in Georgia, the state collects a transfer tax before your deed can be recorded. It also collects a separate tax if a mortgage is involved. Most people at the closing table have no idea how these numbers are calculated. This guide walks you through …
Massachusetts Real Estate Transfer Tax Calculator
If you’re buying or selling property in Massachusetts, you’re going to encounter the state’s deed excise tax. The number on your closing disclosure can feel like it appeared out of thin air. This guide explains exactly how the calculator arrives at that number — step by step, no jargon. Massachusetts …
DC Real Estate Transfer Tax Calculator
What Is the DC Real Estate Transfer Tax? Every time real property changes hands in Washington, DC, two related taxes kick in. The transfer tax is paid by the seller; the recordation tax is paid by the buyer. Both are calculated as a percentage of the sale price (or fair market value when the …
Virginia Real Estate Transfer Tax Calculator
When a property changes hands in Virginia, the state — and often the locality — collects a set of taxes and fees before the deed is recorded. These charges can add thousands of dollars to a closing, yet the rules are rarely explained clearly. This guide walks through every step …
Wisconsin Real Estate Transfer Tax Calculator
You may also need: Wisconsin Vehicle Tax Title and License Calculator Every time a piece of Wisconsin real estate changes hands, the state collects a Real Estate Transfer Fee. For most buyers and sellers, this fee shows up as a line item at closing — but few people understand exactly …