Escrow & Title
West Virginia's transfer tax (excise tax) on real estate conveyances is calculated at:
A$0.55 per $500 of value
B$1.10 per $500 of value✓ Correct
C$2.20 per $1,000 of value
D$0.10 per $100 of value
Explanation
West Virginia imposes a real estate excise tax (transfer tax) of $1.10 per $500 of the consideration (or fraction thereof) on the transfer of real property.
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