Who pays for taxes due on property I sold or purchased?
Except for certain motor vehicles, property tax due on personal property is the responsibility of the owner of record January 1st of each year. For real property, if not addressed in private contract, the buyer is responsible for the property tax if the property is sold on of after January and before November 1st. The seller is responsible for the property tax if purchased on or after November 1st and prior o January 1st. (K.S.A. 79-1805) Private contracts between buyer and seller will often specify who pays the taxes.
