Escrow & Title
A Nebraska property closing involves prorating the property taxes that have not yet been billed for the current year. This is an example of:
ATax credit to the buyer
BAccrued expense proration — debit seller, credit buyer✓ Correct
CPrepaid expense proration — debit buyer, credit seller
DNo proration needed until taxes are billed
Explanation
When taxes are paid in arrears (as in Nebraska), unpaid taxes through the closing date are an accrued expense. The seller is debited for their share; the buyer is credited the same amount to cover future tax payment.
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