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Kentucky's real estate transfer tax on deed conveyances is calculated at:

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B) $0.50 per $500 of consideration

Kentucky imposes a real estate transfer tax of $0.50 per $500 of consideration (equivalent to $1.00 per $1,000) under KRS 142.050. The tax is paid at the time the deed is recorded with the county clerk. For example, a $200,000 sale would result in a transfer tax of $200.

Answer Options
A
$0.50 per $1,000 of consideration
B
$0.50 per $500 of consideration
C
No transfer tax is imposed in Kentucky
D
2% of the sale price

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KRS 142.050deed recordationclosing costscounty clerkseller's costs

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