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Land Transfer Tax

Purchasers in most large Canadian centres can add Land Transfer Taxes to their list of closing costs.

Unless you live in Alberta, Saskatchewan, or rural Nova Scotia, land transfer taxes (or property purchase tax) are a basic fact of life. These taxes, levied on properties that are changing hands, are the responsibility of the purchaser. Depending on where you live, taxes can range from a half a per cent to two per cent of the total value of the property.

Ontario Land Transfer Tax

0.5% - on the first $55,000
1.0% - on portion between $55,000 - $250,000
1.5% - on balance over $250,000
2.0% - on anything over $400,000

Qualifying first time buyers receive a $2000 credit

Toronto Land Transfer Tax

0.5% - on the first $55,000
1.0% - on portion between $55,000 - $400,000
2.0% - on anything over $400,000

First time buyers are exempt on the first $400,000

Ontario Land Transfer Calculator:www.torontorealestateboard.com/LTT_splash/ltt_calculator.htm

The following chart illustrates Land Transfer Taxes by province.

ONTARIO

Land Transfer Tax
Up to $55,000 X .5 % of total property value
From $55,000 to $250,000 X 1 % of total property value
From $250,000 to $400,000 X 1.5 % of total property value
From $400,000 up X 2 % of total property value

BRITISH COLUMBIA

Property Purchase Tax
Up to $200,000 X 1 % of total property value
From $200,000 up X 2 % of total property value

MANITOBA

Land Transfer Tax
Up to $30,000 N/A
From $30,000 to $90,000 X .5 % of total property value
From $90,000 to $150,000 X 1 % of total property value
From $150,000 up X 1.5 % of total property value

QUEBEC

Transfer Tax
Up to $50,000 X .5 % of total property value
From $50,000 to $250,000 X 1 % of total property value
From $250,000 up X 1.5 % of total property value

NOVASCOTIA

Land Transfer Tax

Halifax Metro

1.5 per cent on total property value

Outside Halifax County

Check with local municipality.

Contacts

Land Transfer Tax