Examples of prorate in a sentence. 1  The player's annual salary was prorated because he only played for the last three months of the season. 2  shares in the company's profits were prorated according to the workers' length of service.
Can a utility company charge a late charge on a late charge that is carrying forward? They claim they apply the payment to the late charge first and then because the remaining balance doesn't match the total due, they continue to charge an additional late fee on the unpaid balance. Doesn't this amount to charging a late fee for an unpaid late fee no matter how they wash it through the billing?
On the most recent bill I received, I received a late fee. I understand that the payment was late, but was surprised to see that tax was also charged on the late fee. I live in Illinois and have checked the state web site. I also check the FCC website. I found no reference to taxes be charged for a late fee. There is no service provided, just a penalty for be late.