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There is a Transfer Tax of 2% (1% to the state and 1% to the municipality and school district) for all property sales in Pennsylvania on the value of the property or interest being conveyed. This value is not necessarily the sales price. The 2% Transfer Tax is paid at the time of recording.
Think of the transfer tax (or tax stamp) as a sales tax on real estate. The State of Pennsylvania charges 1% of the sales price and the municipality and school district USUALLY charge 1% between them for a total of 2% (i.e. 2% X 100,000 = $2,000). By custom, the buyer and seller split the cost.
Pennsylvania realty transfer tax is imposed at a rate of 1 percent on the value of real estate (including contracted-for improvements to property) transferred by deed, instrument, long-term lease or other writing. Both grantor and grantee are held jointly and severally liable for payment of the tax.
The simple answer is YES.
Who Pays Transfer Taxes in Pennsylvania: the Buyer or the Seller? According to the Pennsylvania Department of Revenue, both the seller and buyer are held jointly liable for the payment of transfer tax. What that means is that the two parties often split the cost equally between themselves.