Pennsylvania Statement Of Value

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.

Unfortunately, transfer taxes are not tax deductible. Transfer taxes are fees imposed to legally transfer a real estate title, and they vary by state. Often, the seller will pay the tax; however, the tax is not deductible for either the buyer or the seller.

In Pennsylvania you pay a transfer tax when you buy or sell a home.If so, is it a sales tax or a real estate tax? No , you cannot deduct county transfer taxes that you paid when you bought or sold your home, on your Federal Income Tax Return.

Transfer taxes are paid at the closing of a deal, and in most cases are paid by the seller. So, when you're filing your taxes, sellers should be sure to deduct the transfer tax from their capital gain.

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.

Transfer tax is a tax imposed by states, counties, and cities on the transfer of the title of real property from one person (or entity) to another within the jurisdiction. It is based on the property's sale price and is paid by the buyer, seller, or both parties upon transfer of real property.

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. 1% to buyer, 1% to seller; however payment is dictated by the sales contract.