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 treasurer; the treasurer stamps the … Read More
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 property is located, along with … Read More
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 of Consideration), even if the … Read More
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 or part of the county … Read More
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 (RETT)at 0.4% on every sale … Read More
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 of simple formulas. This guide … Read More
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 cost that surprises many people … Read More
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 mistakes are common. This guide … Read More
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 guide explains exactly how the … Read More
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 behind the calculator, step by … Read More