Escrow & Title
The Wisconsin closing statement shows the buyer a credit for:
AThe real estate commission
BProrated property taxes already paid by the seller for the buyer's portion of the year✓ Correct
CThe seller's mortgage payoff
DThe home warranty premium
Explanation
In Wisconsin, property taxes are paid in arrears. The seller credits the buyer for taxes accrued from January 1 through the closing date (seller's period of ownership) that the buyer will pay when the tax bill arrives.
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