The property tax year runs from January 1 through December 31. The taxes on a certain house are $1,440 this year and have not yet been paid. If the house sells and the closing date is December 10ᵗʰ, the
A) buyer owes the seller $82.85.
B) buyer owes the seller $1,357.15.
C) seller owes the buyer $82.85.
D) seller owes the buyer $1,357.15.

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Since taxes are paid in arrears, the seller owes the buyer. The number of days through December 10 is 344. The daily rate (1,440 / 365)× number of days (344)= 1,357.15.

The Property Tax Year Runs from January 1 Through December