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The Realty Transfer Certificate (Form 488) is a confidential tax document required in Montana for any party transferring real property. It outlines the filing requirements, including when and where to submit the form, and details necessary information about the transfer, parties involved, property description, sale price, and water rights disclosure. The document emphasizes the importance of reporting any gains from the transfer as Montana source income and includes penalties for non-compliance.

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Click ‘Get Form’ to open the Realty Transfer Certificate in the editor.
Begin with Part 1, entering the Date of Transfer (Sale) as specified on the deed.
In Part 2, accurately fill in the names and addresses of both Seller (Grantor) and Buyer (Grantee). Ensure that all names match those on the transferring document.
Proceed to Part 3 to provide a detailed Property Description. You may attach additional documentation if necessary.
In Part 4, check all applicable boxes that describe the type of transfer being recorded.
If applicable, complete Part 5 regarding exceptions from providing sales price information. If no exceptions apply, move to Part 6.
In Part 6, enter the Sale Price Information including total purchase price and financing details.
Complete Part 7 for Water Rights Disclosure by checking the appropriate box based on your situation.
Finally, ensure that Parts 8 is signed by the preparer and all required fields are filled before submitting.

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What is the transfer tax in Montana?

Unlike many other states, Montana does not have a real estate transfer tax on real estate transactions, which can alleviate some of the financial burden on sellers or buyers.

Are there transfer taxes in Montana?

Montana is one of 15 states that does NOT have a real estate transfer tax, but, instead, parties to a Montana real estate transaction must file a Realty Transfer Certificate, required by Montana law.

What is a certificate of transfer in real estate?

What is a Certificate of Transfer? When a person dies owning real estate, the probate court issues a Certificate of Transfer to transfer the property to the heirs. In essence, a Certificate of Transfer is the probate courts version of a deed which is filed in the recorders office.

What is the realty transfer tax in Delaware County PA?

Transfer Tax is 1% to the State and 1% to the Local Municipality with the following Municipality exceptions: Radnor Township 1.5% Upper Darby Township 1.5% (effective 1/1/2022)

What is a transfer inheritance tax?

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.

How to avoid Montana capital gains tax on real estate?

Montana generally follows the same exclusion rules as the IRS, allowing $250,000 of gain on home sales ($500,000 for married joint filers), if they owned and used the home as their principal residence for two out of the five years before the sale.

Do you have to pay taxes when you sell your house in Montana?

Montana follows federal rules for the primary home sale exclusion, so any federally excluded gain is also excluded from your Montana taxable income. Any remaining gain is taxable at the state level.

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