Real Estate MathQuestion 112 of 120
Annual property taxes of $4,800 are paid in arrears. At a closing on July 1 (with the year split evenly into two halves), what is the seller's share for the first half of the year using a 360-day proration?
a.$1,200
b.$4,800
c.$2,400
d.$800
Explanation
With taxes paid in arrears, the seller owes for the portion of the year they owned the property. From January 1 to July 1 is half the year, so the seller's share is $4,800 x 6/12 = $2,400.
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