Escrow & Title
In Florida, documentary stamp taxes on a warranty deed are calculated based on the:
ALoan amount
BAppraised value
CTotal purchase price or consideration paid✓ Correct
DAssessed value for tax purposes
Explanation
Florida documentary stamp tax on deeds is calculated at $0.70 per $100 (or fraction thereof) of the total purchase price or consideration paid. In Miami-Dade County, the rate is $0.60 per $100.
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