Maine § 558. - Taxes prorated between seller and purchaser

Full text of Maine Maine Revised Statutes § 558. — Taxes prorated between seller and purchaser, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 558.. Taxes prorated between seller and purchaser

A purchaser of real estate may agree with the previous owner or party to whom the real estate was formerly taxed to pay the pro rata or proportional share of taxes. Unless otherwise specified by the parties to the agreement, the taxes shall be prorated over the period of the fiscal year of the municipality in which the land is located.   [PL 1981, c. 23 (RPR).]

Source: official Maine text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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What does Maine Revised Statutes § 558. cover?

Section 558. ("Taxes prorated between seller and purchaser") is part of the Maine Revised Statutes, the codified statutory law of Maine. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.

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