Escrow & Title
In West Virginia, when are property taxes prorated in favor of the buyer?
AWhen taxes have already been paid by the seller for the period after closing
BWhen taxes are paid in arrears, and the seller owes taxes for the portion of the year before closing✓ Correct
CWhen the buyer's attorney requests a favorable proration
DProrations are always in favor of the seller
Explanation
When property taxes are paid in arrears (covering a past period) and the seller has not yet paid taxes for the portion of the year they owned the property, the seller credits the buyer for those unpaid taxes at closing.
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