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Who Pays Transfer Tax in Alabama: Buyer or Seller?
Alabama

Who Pays Transfer Tax in Alabama: Buyer or Seller?

In Alabama the party who pays the transfer (recordation) tax is usually negotiable — state law and local practice determine how it’s charged, so buyers and sellers should confirm in the purchase contract and at closing.
24 Sep 2026 8 min read
Alaska real estate transfer tax: what you need to know
Alaska

Alaska real estate transfer tax: what you need to know

Alaska does not have a statewide real estate transfer tax. This explainer covers how that works, who it affects, typical closing costs sellers may face, and common misconceptions.
24 Sep 2026 6 min read
Alabama real estate transfer tax explained
Alabama

Alabama real estate transfer tax explained

A concise guide to Alabama’s real estate transfer tax (commonly called the recordation tax): what it covers, current state rates, typical payers, common exemptions and quick examples.
23 Sep 2026 7 min read
Who Pays Transfer Tax in Pennsylvania: Buyer or Seller?
Pennsylvania real estate

Who Pays Transfer Tax in Pennsylvania: Buyer or Seller?

When you see 'Realty Transfer Tax' on a settlement sheet in Pennsylvania, it's natural to wonder who pays it. The answer is straightforward: the buyer and seller almost always split the cost 50/50. This isn't a law, but a long-standing custom that
22 Sep 2026 5 min read
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