How stamp duty works in Tasmania
Stamp duty — known as transfer duty in some jurisdictions — is a state-levied tax on property purchases. TAS duty is administered by State Revenue Office Tasmania and calculated on the dutiable value of the property using progressive marginal rates.
The State Revenue Office of Tasmania charges property transfer duty on a sliding scale that applies to all buyers (there is no separate owner-occupier rate):
| Dutiable value | Duty payable |
|---|---|
| $200,001 – $375,000 | $5,935 + 4.0% of the value above $200,000 |
| $375,001 – $725,000 | $12,935 + 4.25% of the value above $375,000 |
| Over $725,000 | $27,810 + 4.5% of the value above $725,000 |
First home buyers of an established home valued up to $750,000 pay no duty (100% exemption). Foreign buyers add an 8% foreign investor duty surcharge. Enter your exact price into the calculator above for the precise figure.
Worked example
On a $500,000 purchase (around the Hobart median), the dutiable value falls in the $375,001–$725,000 band:
| Dutiable value | $500,000 |
| Base duty (first $375,000) | $12,935 |
| 4.25% on the next $125,000 | $5,312.50 |
| Transfer duty | $18,247.50 |
| Title transfer + mortgage registration | $415 |
| Total government charges | $18,662.50 |
A first home buyer of an established home pays $0 (full exemption up to $750,000). A foreign buyer adds 8% — $40,000 on $500,000 — on top.
Key TAS rules
- Property transfer duty applies progressively up to 4.5%.
- First home buyers of an established home up to $750,000 pay no duty (full exemption).
- Foreign investor duty surcharge of 8% on residential property.
- Pensioner duty concession also available subject to eligibility.
First home buyer concessions
First home buyers of an established home valued up to $750,000 pay no duty — a 100% exemption (in force for 2025-26). New builds receive separate grants.
Foreign buyer surcharge
TAS applies an additional 8% foreign buyer surcharge on residential property purchases by foreign persons, on top of the standard transfer duty.
Official TAS resources
State Revenue Office Tasmania — transfer duty page
Frequently asked questions
How is stamp duty calculated in Tasmania?
Stamp duty (transfer duty) in TAS is calculated on a sliding scale against the dutiable value of the property — usually the contract price or market value, whichever is higher. Use the calculator above to estimate the duty payable for your purchase scenario.
What first home buyer concessions are available in TAS?
First home buyers of an established home valued up to $750,000 pay no duty — a 100% exemption (in force for 2025-26). New builds receive separate grants.
Is there a foreign buyer surcharge in TAS?
Yes. TAS applies an additional foreign buyer surcharge of 8% on residential property in addition to standard transfer duty. Toggle the foreign buyer option in the calculator to include it.
Where can I confirm the official TAS stamp duty rates?
Stamp duty rates and concession thresholds are published by State Revenue Office Tasmania. The calculator on this page is an estimate only — confirm exact figures with the revenue office or your conveyancer before settlement.