Escrow & Title
In South Carolina, property taxes are paid in:
AAdvance for the upcoming year
BArrears for the previous year✓ Correct
CMonthly installments to the county
DAt closing only when a sale occurs
Explanation
South Carolina property taxes are paid in arrears—taxes billed in the current year cover the previous year. At closing, taxes are typically prorated with the seller paying their share of the current year.
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