Finance

In New York City, a 'flip tax' in a co-op building is:

AA city tax on short-term property sales
BA fee charged by the co-op corporation upon sale of a unit, typically a percentage of the sale price or profit✓ Correct
CThe NYC mansion tax on co-op sales
DA fee charged for flipping a property within 90 days of purchase

Explanation

A flip tax is an internal transfer fee charged by the co-op corporation (not the government) when a shareholder sells their shares. It is typically calculated as a percentage of the sale price, profit, or number of shares, and is a source of income for the building.

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