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Transfer Tax Calculator

Calculate the real estate transfer tax by entering the total amount paid for the property.

You can also find the total amount paid by entering the revenue tax stamp paid. This calculation is based on $1.60 per thousand and the first $500 is exempt.

Description: The tax is imposed on the total amount paid for the property. The tax is paid to the county recorder in the county where the real property is located.

Tax Rate: The calculation is based on $.80 per each increment of $500, with the first $500 being excepted from tax. Example:

Purchase Price of $2,600
$2,600 - $500 = $2,100
$2,100 / $500 = 4.2 (Because there is a remainder of .2, we would go to the next multiplier. The tax is on each increment of $500.)
5 x $.80 = $4.00 of transfer tax

Distribution of Funds: 17.25% of the tax receipts are retained by the county. Of the remaining 82.75%, 90% goes in the State General Fund, 5% in the Housing Trust Fund, and 5% in the Shelter Assistance Fund

Due Date(s) of Returns: Tax is payable when the deed or other instrument conveying the real property is presented for recording. Tax returns must be filed by the county recorder with the State Treasurer by the 10th day of each month for tax collected during the preceding month.

Transfer Tax Calculator

  • Returns either Total Amount Paid or Amount Due.
  • Type your numeric value in either the Total Amount Paid or Amount Due boxes.
  • Do not type commas (,) or dollar signs ($) into number fields.
  • Click anywhere outside that box or press the Tab Key for the result.