The Newly Extended Tax Credit
Legislation Helps Many First Time Home Buyers Get Off the Fence
Many first time home buyers are thinking about buying their first home. And the government has some good news for them. For a limited time, until April 30th, 2010, qualified first-time homebuyers may receive a tax credit up to $8,000 as part of the extended First-time Homebuyer Tax Credit and Advance Loan Program.
If home buyers live in the home as their primary residence and have not owned a home during the past three years, they may qualify for the tax credit. As long as the home remains their primary residence for at least three years, they will not have to repay
the tax credit.
With current federal tax legislation anyone that hasn't owned a home in the last three years can receive a tax rebate for purchasing a new home. No matter if you purchase a foreclosure or regularly listed property, these incentives apply.
Here are some details of the tax incentive for first time buyers:
- Available to first-time
homebuyers - borrower cannot have owned a home for 3 years. - Credit amount up to 10%
of the home's value, not to
exceed $8,000 - For any home purchase
where a sales contract is
signed by April 30, 2010 and
closes by June 30, 2010 - Available on single-family
detached homes, townhomes
and condominiums — newly
constructed or pre-existing
homes - Buyers qualified for full tax
credit are single taxpayers
with incomes up to $125,000
and married couples with
incomes up to $225,000 - The tax credit does not need
to be repaid as long as the
buyer does not sell the home
within the first three years
and it remains their primary
residence - Purchaser receives tax credit when tax return or tax addendum is filed
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