Real Estate MathQuestion 117 of 120
Annual property taxes of $2,400 are paid in arrears. At a closing on July 1, using a 360-day year, how much does the seller owe for the 6 months already elapsed?
a.$1,200
b.$2,400
c.$600
d.$400
Explanation
The seller owes taxes for the portion of the year they owned the property. Six months is half the year: $2,400 x 6/12 = $1,200. In arrears means taxes are paid after the period, so the seller credits the buyer for their share.
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