Have you ever wondered how the tax system was formed? U.S. taxes have faced many changes since they were first introduced in the country.

What Is a Transfer Tax? A transfer tax is a duty collected on the transfer of property from one individual or entity to another. Transfer taxes can be applied to a wide range of properties, from real ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about commercial real estate negotiations, deals and legal issues. In New York and elsewhere, governments often try to ...