This is a tool that calculates UK stamp duty on house purchases and share transfers.

In the house purchase section, as well as displaying the stamp duty calculated on the purchase, the tool also displays the rate of stamp duty payable, as a percentage of the total purchase price. To determine the rate and calculate the duty, it is necessary to supply the following information:

• The house price.
• Whether the house is considered to be in a disadvantaged area or not.
• Whether the purchaser is a first time buyer or not.

In the share transfer section, as well as displaying the stamp duty calculated on the share transfer, the tool also displays the total cost of the shares. For these calculations, it is necessary to supply the following information:

• The share price.
• The number of shares transferred.

Associated tool link: http://www.coggit.com/tools/uk_stamp_duty_calculator.html