Kentucky Transfer Tax Calculator: What to Expect
This simple calculator can help home sellers in Kentucky estimate their transfer taxes. To get a ballpark idea of the transfer fees you might pay in the Bluegrass State, enter your home’s estimated selling price above.
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How the Kentucky Transfer Tax is Calculated
Kentucky’s transfer tax is $0.50 per $500 of the property’s sale price.
For example, if you sold your home for $270,000 (Kentucky’s median home price), you could expect to pay $270 in Kentucky transfer taxes.
»Learn more: Understanding Kentucky’s Real Estate Transfer Tax: A Quick Guide
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