HomeTermsCompareFinance Transfer TaxThe definition for Transfer Tax:State tax on the transfer of real property. Based on purchase price or money changing hands. Check statutes for each state. Also called documentary transfer tax. Similar MatchesDocumentary Transfer TaxDocumentary Transfer TaxThe tax, based on sales price, less loans which are being assumed, which is charged by the city and/or county on the transfer of real property. Click to compare definitions of Transfer Tax Click to view definitions beginning tr |