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Hawaii's conveyance tax (transfer tax) is:

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B) A tiered tax based on property value, ranging from $0.15 to $1.25 per $100, with higher rates for properties over $2 million and non-owner-occupied properties

Under HRS §247, Hawaii's conveyance tax is progressive, with rates increasing for higher-value properties. Base rates range from $0.15 per $100 for properties under $600,000 up to $1.25 per $100 for properties over $10 million. Since 2021, additional surcharge rates apply to non-owner-occupied residential properties valued over $2 million, resulting in even higher effective rates for investment properties.

Answer Options
A
No transfer tax
B
A tiered tax based on property value, ranging from $0.15 to $1.25 per $100, with higher rates for properties over $2 million and non-owner-occupied properties
C
A flat fee of $100 regardless of sale price
D
5% of the sale price

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Related Topics:

HRS Chapter 247 (Conveyance Tax)Closing costsSeller's net proceedsBureau of ConveyancesNon-owner-occupied surchargeTransfer tax exemptions

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HRS Chapter 247conveyance taxtransfer taxtiered ratesnon-owner-occupied surchargeclosing costs
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