TAS Stamp Duty Calculator
Calculate duty on property transfers in Tasmania for all buyer types. Includes FHB exemption with hard cliff threshold.
TAS Quick Facts
Official Term
Duty on transfers
Payment Timing
At settlement
FHB Threshold
$750,000 (hard cliff)
Foreign Surcharge
8%
Key Rule
Established home FHB exemption temporary until Jun 2026
Current TAS Duty on transfers Rates
Tasmania uses 7 brackets with a $50 flat minimum for properties up to $3,000. Rates range from $1.75 per $100 ($3,001–$25,000) to $4.50 per $100 (above $725,000). The same rates apply to all buyer types and property types.
Duty Rates
| Value Range | Base Duty | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| $0 – $3,000 | $50 | $50 flat |
| $3,001 – $25,000 | $50 | $1.75 per $100 |
| $25,001 – $75,000 | $435 | $2.25 per $100 |
| $75,001 – $200,000 | $1,560 | $3.50 per $100 |
| $200,001 – $375,000 | $5,935 | $4.00 per $100 |
| $375,001 – $725,000 | $12,935 | $4.25 per $100 |
| $725,001+ | $27,810 | $4.50 per $100 |
Source: https://www.sro.tas.gov.au/property-transfer-duties. Effective from 2013-10-21.
First Home Buyer Rules in Tasmania
Tasmania offers a 100% stamp duty exemption for first home buyers on properties valued at $750,000 or less. This is a hard cliff — at $750,000 the duty is $0, but at $750,001 the full standard duty (~$28,000) applies with no sliding scale. The established home exemption is temporary (18 Feb 2024 to 30 June 2026). A $30,000 FHOG is available for new homes with no value cap.
Homes — Full Exemption
$750,000
Concession ceiling: $750,000
Vacant Land — Full Exemption
$750,000
Concession ceiling: $750,000
First Home Owner Grant
$30,000
New homes only
Foreign Buyer Surcharge in Tasmania
Foreign buyers in Tasmania pay an 8% surcharge on residential property. An additional 1.5% surcharge applies to primary production land.
Surcharge Rate
8%
Applies To
residential
Calculated On
Full dutiable value
Special Rules for Tasmania
FHB exemption uses a hard cliff at $750,000 — there is no sliding scale or gradual phase-out.
The established home FHB exemption is temporary: 18 February 2024 to 30 June 2026.
New home FHB exemption (≤$750K) is a separate, non-temporary scheme.
50% off-the-plan duty reduction for apartments/units valued at $750,000 or less (until June 2026).
Foreign surcharge includes an additional 1.5% on primary production land.
TAS Stamp Duty FAQ
How much is stamp duty in Tasmania?
Tasmanian duty ranges from a $50 flat minimum to $4.50 per $100 across 7 brackets. On a $750,000 property, the duty is approximately $27,810.
Do first home buyers pay stamp duty in TAS?
First home buyers in Tasmania pay $0 on properties valued at $750,000 or less. However, this is a hard cliff — at $750,001, the full duty applies with no concession. There is no sliding scale.
What does 'hard cliff' mean for TAS FHB?
Unlike most states where concessions gradually phase out, Tasmania's FHB exemption drops from 100% to 0% at exactly $750,001. A property at $750,000 pays $0 duty, while one at $750,001 pays the full ~$28,000.
Is the TAS FHB exemption permanent?
For new homes, the exemption is a permanent scheme. For established homes, the exemption is temporary and runs from 18 February 2024 to 30 June 2026. After this date, established homes may no longer qualify.
What is the TAS foreign buyer surcharge?
Foreign buyers pay an 8% surcharge on residential property. Primary production land attracts an additional 1.5% surcharge (total 9.5%).