Legal Question in Real Estate Law in Michigan

Re: Exemption from real estate transfer tax

MCLA Section 207.505(a) provides:

"Exemptions.

Sec. 5.

The following instruments and transfers shall be exempt from this act:

(a) Instruments where the value of the consideration is less than $100.00."

MCLA Section 207.526 provides:

"Written instruments and transfers of property exempt from tax.

Sec. 6.

The following written instruments and transfers of property are exempt from the tax imposed by this act:

(a) A written instrument in which the value of the consideration for the property is less than $100.00."

There are many means for changing the chain of title going forward. Some examples are transferring title as a capital contribution, as a direct sale, as an exchange for other value, and similar transactions. Each of these has potential tax ramifications and liability ramifications. The ramifications depend upon a variety of facts which must be considered and examined. Those facts are not present in the question, and they must be considered by legal counsel with experience in liability and tax law.

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