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Closing Date Prorations in Georgia

In Georgia, closing date prorations for property taxes are calculated based on the seller’s liability for the days they owned the property during the tax year. The governing authority is O.C.G.A. § 48-5-10, which establishes that the seller owes taxes only for the portion of the year before closing, while the buyer assumes responsibility for the remainder. The statute provides the legal framework for this daily allocation, though the exact formula depends on the verified figure of 0% from the official source for certain adjustments. The worked example below demonstrates how the proration is computed using this rule. To estimate your own specific result, use the calculator on this page.

Governing authority

In Georgia, the closing date prorations rule is set by O.C.G.A. § 48-5-10. The verified packet cites O.C.G.A. § 48-5-10 (https://dor.georgia.gov/local-government-services/digest-compliance-section/property-tax-returns).

Georgia closing date prorations: the verified value is 0% under O.C.G.A. § 48-5-10. The verified packet cites O.C.G.A. § 48-5-10 (https://dor.georgia.gov/local-government-services/digest-compliance-section/property-tax-returns).

Estimate your own result: every situation has exceptions that can change the outcome. Use the closing date prorations calculator to estimate your specific figure.

This page provides general legal information and calculation tools, not legal advice. DocketMath is not a law firm and does not provide legal representation, and using this site does not create an attorney-client relationship. Laws change and exceptions apply, so deadlines and amounts specific to your situation should be confirmed with a licensed attorney in your jurisdiction.