How to do accounting for deed tax: comprehensive analysis and practical guide
Deed tax is an important tax in real estate transactions, and its accounting treatment directly affects the financial compliance of enterprises. This article will combine the latest fiscal and taxation policies to provide a detailed analysis of the deed tax accounting process, accounting account settings and common problem handling.
1. Basic concepts and tax calculation basis of deed tax

Deed tax is a property tax levied on the recipient when land use rights and house ownership are transferred. The latest deed tax rates in 2024 are as follows:
| transaction type | tax rate | Preferential policies |
|---|---|---|
| Housing (first house) | 1-3% | 1% below 90㎡ |
| Housing (two sets) | 3% | No discount |
| commercial real estate | 3-5% | Different places |
| Land transfer | 4% | Special policy regional discounts |
2. The whole process of deed tax accounting
1.Accounting entries for payment process:
| business scenario | Debit account | Credit account |
|---|---|---|
| Purchase property for own use | Fixed assets-houses and buildings | bank deposit |
| investment real estate | investment real estate | Taxes payable - deed tax |
| Land transfer | Intangible assets-land use rights | Other payables |
2.Special situation handling:
(1) Check-out tax refund: processed through the "Profit and Loss Adjustment of Previous Years" account
(2) Payment on behalf of the developer: a split bill is required as the original voucher
(3) Transfer within the group: deed tax is calculated and paid based on the appraised price
3. Key points of the 2024 New Deal
| Policy content | Effective time | impact analysis |
|---|---|---|
| Tax exemption for name change for couples | 2024.1.1 | Reduce home transfer costs by 50% |
| Foreclosure property tax base is clear | 2024.3.1 | Tax is calculated based on the higher of the transaction price and the appraised price. |
| Discounts for small and micro enterprises | 2024.1-2026.12 | Asset purchases below 5 million are halved |
4. Solutions to common problems
1.Overdue payment processing: Open the account through the account "Taxes Payable - Deed Tax Payable"
2.Adjustment for tax differences: The tax base for real estate tax includes deed tax
3.Key points of voucher management: It is necessary to keep original documents such as tax payment certificates and division orders.
5. Risk prevention suggestions
1. CreateReal estate transaction tax ledgerReal-time monitoring
2. Pay attention to local special policies (such as housing purchase subsidies for talents)
3. Review the accuracy of deed tax provision during annual settlement
Through systematic accounting processing and standardized voucher management, enterprises can effectively control the financial and tax risks related to deed tax. It is recommended that financial personnel regularly participate in tax training to keep abreast of policy changes.
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