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The document is a Form REW-1-1040 issued by Maine Revenue Services for the Real Estate Withholding Return related to the transfer of real property. It outlines the requirements for buyers to withhold state income tax when acquiring property from nonresidents, specifying that 2.5% of the sales price must be withheld and remitted to the state. The form must be completed for each seller, detailing their information, the transaction details, and withholding amounts. It also includes instructions on exceptions, filing requirements, and where to send the completed form.

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Who pays transfer tax in IL?

Generally Responsible: In most Illinois transactions, the sellers normally pays for transfer tax, as they are the ones transferring ownership of the home.

Who is exempt from transfer tax in Maine?

Deeds between certain family members. Deeds between spouses, parent and child (including step-children), or grandparent and grandchild are exempt from the real estate transfer tax if the property is transferred without actual consideration. Deeds between spouses in divorce proceedings are also exempt. See 36 M.R.S.

Who pays transfer tax in Washington County or?

(a) Owners policy: Seller. (b) Transfer tax and recording fee: There is only one county in Oregon that has a transfer tax (Washington County). It is paid by the seller. The seller pays for the recording of the conveyance deed and the buyer pays for the Deed of Trust.

Who pays transfer tax in me?

The tax is imposed on the grantor (seller), and on the grantee (buyer). Sale of Real Estate - RETT is imposed on each deed by which any real property in Maine is transferred.

Do I need to file a Maine estate tax return?

If you die while a resident of Maine, the personal representative or executor of your estate must file the Maine estate tax return if your gross estate plus all taxable gifts you made in the year before your death add up to more than $7 million. (Smaller estates wont need to file the return.)

What is a transfer tax return?

A transfer tax is charged by a state or local government to complete a sale of property from one owner to another. The tax is typically based on the value of the property. A federal or state inheritance tax or estate tax may be considered a type of transfer tax.

Do I need to send a copy of my federal return with my Maine state return?

Wages, business income, and capital gains from sources within Maine are Maine income even if you received the income as a nonresident. All part-year residents, nonresidents and safe harbor residents must send a copy of their federal return with their Maine return.

Who must pay Pennsylvanias transfer tax?

Pennsylvania realty transfer tax is imposed at a rate of 1 percent on the value of real estate (including contracted-for improvements to property) transferred by deed, instrument, long-term lease or other writing. Both grantor and grantee are held jointly and severally liable for payment of the tax.

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