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Maryland's state transfer tax rate is:

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B) 0.5% for most transactions, with additional county taxes

The state transfer tax is 0.5% (with 0.25% exemption for first-time buyers), plus additional county/local taxes.

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A
0.5%
B
0.5% for most transactions, with additional county taxes
C
No transfer tax
D
2%
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