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Level 1
June 7, 2019
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What are transfer or stamp taxes?

  • June 7, 2019
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on my rental property i purchased it lists "transfer or stamp taxes"   what are these?

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Level 2
June 7, 2019
My Grant Deed shows, "Documentary Transfer Tax" and "City Transfer Tax."  Are either of these tax deductible?
June 7, 2019

A transfer/stamp tax is essentially a transaction fee imposed on the transfer of title to property.

Transfer taxes are not considered deductible real estate taxes. 

Level 2
June 7, 2019
Unless the taxpayor is a Real Estate Dealer, then all real estate purchase and sale related expenses are tax deductible during the course of business.