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Real Estate Tax Proration Calculator

Prorate property taxes accurately at closing

Use our Real Estate Tax Proration Calculator to determine how property taxes are split between buyer and seller at closing.

$500–$50K
Select date
Usually Jan 1
Usually Dec 31
Common methods

Enter tax details to calculate proration

How property tax proration works in real estate closings.

Seller Pays

Jan 1 to closing date

Pre-paid taxes

Buyer Pays

Closing date to Dec 31

Post-closing

Methods

365, 360, or fiscal

State-specific

Seller Credit = (Days Owned / Total Days) Γ— Annual Taxes

Real Estate Tax Proration Calculator: Split Taxes Fairly at Closing

Use our Real Estate Tax Proration Calculator to accurately divide annual property taxes between buyer and seller based on the closing date.

"Proration ensures fairness β€” no one pays for time they don’t own." β€” Real Estate Closing Pro

How the Real Estate Tax Proration Calculator Works

Our Property Tax Proration Calculator uses standard formulas:

  • Daily Rate: Annual Taxes Γ· 365 (or 360)
  • Seller Days: From tax year start to closing
  • Seller Credit: Daily Rate Γ— Seller Days
  • Buyer Responsibility: Remainder

Key Outputs from the Proration of Taxes Calculator

  • Seller Credit to Buyer
  • Buyer Credit to Seller
  • Daily Tax Rate
  • Days Each Party Owns

Why Use This Prorated Tax Calculator?

  • 365/360/fiscal methods
  • Date picker inputs
  • Realistic ranges
  • HUD-1/ALTA compliant
  • Mobile-optimized

Real Property Tax Proration Calculator Examples

  • $4,800 taxes, June 15 close (calendar): Seller owes $2, aging 389 β†’ $2,411 credit to buyer
  • $12,000 taxes, March 1 close (360-day): Seller owes 59 days β†’ $1,967 credit
  • Fiscal year (July 1–June 30): Adjust start/end dates

Get Started with the Real Estate Tax Proration Calculator

  1. Enter Annual Taxes
  2. Select Closing Date
  3. Set Tax Year Period
  4. Choose Proration Method
  5. Get Instant Credit Amount

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