Finance
Maine's real estate transfer tax of $2.20 per $500 is typically paid by:
AThe seller only
BThe buyer only
CSplit equally between buyer and seller✓ Correct
DThe real estate agent
Explanation
Maine's transfer tax of $2.20 per $500 of consideration is typically split equally between buyer and seller, with each paying $1.
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