Land transfer tax (LTT) is often overlooked when considering the total cost of purchasing a home. All provinces have a land transfer tax, except Alberta and Saskatchewan, who instead levy a much smaller transfer fee. To see how land transfer tax is calculated on a home purchased in Ontario, watch the video below. In most provinces the tax is calculated as a % of property value, using asking price as a close estimate. Homebuyers in Toronto, however, also incur an additional municipal tax.To help offset the unwelcome cost, Ontario, British Columbia, Prince Edward Island and the City of Toronto offer land transfer tax rebates for first-time homebuyers.