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David is selling a commercial warehouse in Bridgeport, Connecticut for $1,200,000. When calculating the Connecticut state conveyance tax, which rate structure correctly applies to this transaction?

Correct Answer

C) 1.25% applied to the entire $1,200,000 sale price

For this commercial warehouse, Connecticut state conveyance tax is 1.25% of the total $1,200,000 consideration. The residential marginal schedule does not apply to this nonresidential transfer.

Answer Options
A
A flat rate of 0.75% applied to the entire $1,200,000 sale price
B
0.75% on the first $800,000 and 1.25% on the remaining $400,000
C
1.25% applied to the entire $1,200,000 sale price
D
0.75% on the first $800,000 and 2.25% on the remaining $400,000

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