Phrase guide

transfer tax

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

noun

Meaning 1

A transaction fee (often relatively small in relation to the value of property) imposed on the transfer of title to property.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: law

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noun

Meaning 2

any tax levied on the passing of title to property

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Broader terms: tax, taxation, revenue enhancement

Narrower terms: inheritance tax, estate tax, death tax, death duty

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Across languages

Translations

3 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Chinese Mandarin: 轉讓稅 /转让税 (zhuǎnràngshuì) — a transaction fee imposed on the transfer of title to property
  • Finnish: varainsiirtovero — a transaction fee imposed on the transfer of title to property
  • Spanish: impuesto de transferencia — a transaction fee imposed on the transfer of title to property