In the context of real estate and home sales, transfer tax is a tax imposed by local or state governments on the transfer of property ownership from one party to another. This tax is typically calculated based on the sale price or the assessed value of the property being transferred.

The purpose of transfer taxes can vary depending on the jurisdiction, but they are often used to generate revenue for local governments and to cover the costs associated with recording and processing property transactions.

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