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New Member
posted Jun 7, 2019 3:07:28 PM

What are transfer or stamp taxes?

on my rental property i purchased it lists "transfer or stamp taxes"   what are these?

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New Member
Jun 7, 2019 3:07:29 PM

My Grant Deed shows, "Documentary Transfer Tax" and "City Transfer Tax."  Are either of these tax deductible?

New Member
Jun 7, 2019 3:07:31 PM

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. 

New Member
Jun 7, 2019 3:07:32 PM

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.

Level 2
Mar 2, 2020 5:06:55 AM

I have City/County Tax Stamps to County and State transfer tax to Clerk of the circuit court. Which one should I used?