Escrow & Title
Mississippi does NOT impose a state real estate transfer tax. This means that:
AAll real estate in Mississippi is exempt from any transfer fees
BThere is no state-level documentary stamp tax or excise tax on the conveyance of real property✓ Correct
CCounties may not charge any recording fees
DFederal transfer taxes still apply to all transactions
Explanation
Mississippi is one of only a few states with no state-level real estate transfer tax (documentary stamp tax). Buyers and sellers still pay county recording fees, but there is no state excise tax on property conveyances.
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