Transfer Tax Calculator

About this calculator

A real estate transfer tax (also called a conveyance tax, deed tax, or stamp duty depending on the jurisdiction) is a one-time charge levied when property ownership changes hands, typically calculated as a percentage or per-thousand-dollar rate of the sale price. Who actually pays it — buyer, seller, or a negotiated split between the two — varies by state, county, or country, and in many markets it's customary rather than legally fixed, making it a common point of negotiation in a purchase agreement.

This calculator takes the sale price and the applicable transfer tax rate, computes the total tax due, and splits it between buyer and seller according to your chosen arrangement. Home buyers and sellers estimating closing costs, real estate agents preparing net-proceeds sheets, and title and escrow companies use it to see the tax line item clearly before it shows up on the closing disclosure.