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Proration of property tax refers to the allocation of annual property tax liability between parties based on the portion of the tax year during which each party owned the property. This is commonly used in real estate transactions when property ownership changes during the tax year.
The calculator uses the prorated tax formula:
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Explanation: The formula calculates the daily tax rate by dividing the annual tax by 365 days, then multiplies by the number of days to determine the prorated amount.
Details: Accurate proration of property tax is essential for fair financial settlements in real estate transactions, ensuring both buyers and sellers pay their fair share of property taxes based on actual ownership periods.
Tips: Enter the total annual property tax amount in dollars and the number of days for which the tax should be prorated. Both values must be valid (annual tax ≥ 0, days between 1-366).
Q1: Why use 365 days instead of 360 or 366?
A: 365 days is the standard for annual proration as it represents a typical year. Some jurisdictions may use 360 days for simplicity, but 365 provides more accurate results.
Q2: How is this used in real estate transactions?
A: When a property is sold, the seller pays property taxes for the portion of the year they owned the property, and the buyer pays for the remaining period.
Q3: What if the tax year has 366 days (leap year)?
A: For leap years, you can use 366 days in the denominator for more precise calculation, though 365 is commonly used as the standard.
Q4: Are there different proration methods?
A: Some jurisdictions may use different methods such as the 30-day month method or statutory month method, but the 365-day method is most common.
Q5: When is prorated tax typically calculated?
A: Prorated tax is calculated at closing for real estate transactions to ensure proper allocation of tax responsibility between buyer and seller.