Escrow & Title
In Pennsylvania, the transfer tax is:
APaid entirely by the seller
BPaid entirely by the buyer
CSplit between buyer and seller, with 1% to the state and up to 1% or more to the local municipality✓ Correct
DWaived for first-time homebuyers
Explanation
Pennsylvania's transfer tax totals 2% of the sales price by default — 1% to the state and 1% to the local municipality — split equally between buyer and seller (1% each). Local municipalities may impose higher rates.
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