Real Estate Math
An Ohio buyer closes on September 30. Annual property taxes are $5,400 (paid in arrears). How much is the seller's tax proration credit to the buyer? (Using 360-day year, 30-day months)
A$4,050✓ Correct
B$4,400
C$4,500
D$5,400
Explanation
Seller owned Jan 1 – Sep 30 = 9 months = 270 days. Daily rate = $5,400 / 360 = $15. Seller's proration = 270 × $15 = $4,050.
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