Escrow & Title
In Florida, documentary stamp taxes on a deed are paid by:
AAlways the buyer
BThe seller in most Florida transactions (by custom and unless otherwise agreed)✓ Correct
CAlways split equally
DThe title company
Explanation
In most Florida counties, by custom and standard practice, the seller pays the documentary stamp taxes on the deed. However, this is negotiable and can be shifted to the buyer by agreement in the contract.
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