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Purchase tax estimate calculator

Transfer tax on a purchase.

Built and reviewed by Dovanic, Founder and editor, FreeByteLast reviewed: 2026-08-18
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3.2%
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Purchase tax

$13,600

Total transaction costs

$15,800

With these inputs, purchase tax comes to $13,600. Total transaction costs works out to $15,800. The result assumes effective rate stays at 3.2%.

What moves the number · Purchase tax

Input−10%Now+10%
Price$12,240$13,600$14,960
Effective rate$12,240$13,600$14,960

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Transfer tax on a purchase.

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Starting figures

Price
$425,000
Effective rate
3.2%
Legal & searches
$2,200

What it returns

Purchase tax
$13,600
Total transaction costs
$15,800

How to read the results

With the defaults above, purchase tax works out at $13,600.

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