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california home buyer credit: Tax Credit Extended-You Mean I Can Buy a Home Today and Get the Credit? - 07/02/10 01:43 AM
Tax Credit Extended.  You Mean I Can Buy a San Diego Home Today and Get the Credit?
Unfortunately, no.  The Federal tax credit extension is not meant for buyers who find a home today and want to buy it.  You had to have a home purchase under contract by April 30th in order to potentially benefit from the extension.
The extension ONLY applies to buyers who had a signed contract by April 30, but were unable to close escrow by the June 30 deadline.  This has happened mainly because of delays with banks approving short sale transactions, which can take substantially more time … (5 comments)

california home buyer credit: Don't Lose Your San Diego, California Home Buyer Tax Credit - 05/15/10 12:48 AM
If you are buying a San Diego home and are planning to take advantage of the California home buyer tax credit of up to $10,000, don't forget to apply for the credit immediately after you close escrow.  
The Franchise Tax Board requires an application for the credit to be faxed within 2 weeks of closing escrow.  The available tax credits are given on a first-come first-served basis, so the sooner you get the application in, the better.  There is a limited amount of money that California has allocated to this program, and once the funds are gone, you can no longer … (4 comments)

california home buyer credit: Buying a San Diego Home? More Money for You! - 03/27/10 10:50 PM
Buying a San Diego Home? More Money for You!
In addition to the soon-to-be-expiring federal tax credit, San Diego home buyers can benefit from the new tax credit through California! Whether you can take the credit depends whether you are a first time San Diego home buyer or whether you buy a resale or new home.
First Time Home Buyer of Resale Homes First time San Diego home buyers buying resale homes can claim the credit (so, if you're not a first time home buyer this won't apply).
New Homes  San Diego home buyers (whether first time buyers or not) buying … (0 comments)

 
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