The State of Georgia seller's transfer tax is a real estate recording tax based on the value of real estate transferred or sold (i.e. this is what some describe as a real estate sales tax). The State of Georgia mortgage intangible tax is a real estate recording tax based on long term indebtedness (i.e. this is a mortgage loan tax or mortgage recording tax). Sometimes these taxes are referred to as "tax stamps".
State of Georgia
Seller's Transfer Tax and Mortgage Tax
Seller's Transfer Tax and Mortgage Tax