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A real estate transaction involves the sale of a $1.2 million cooperative apartment in Brooklyn. The buyer's attorney explains the various taxes that will be due at closing. Which statement about the NYC transfer tax and mansion tax is correct?

Correct Answer

A) The mansion tax is 1% and is paid by the buyer; the NYC transfer tax is 1.425% and is paid by the seller

For properties over $1 million, the mansion tax of 1% is paid by the buyer. The NYC transfer tax of 1.425% applies to properties over $500,000 and is paid by the seller. Both taxes apply to cooperatives as well as other property types in NYC.

Answer Options
A
The mansion tax is 1% and is paid by the buyer; the NYC transfer tax is 1.425% and is paid by the seller
B
The mansion tax is 1% and is paid by the seller; the NYC transfer tax is 1.425% and is paid by the buyer
C
No mansion tax applies because this is a cooperative; the NYC transfer tax is 1% and is paid by the seller
D
The mansion tax is 1% and is paid by the buyer; no NYC transfer tax applies because this is a cooperative

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