The Congress has enacted a legislation providing tax credit of up to $8,000 for first-time home buyers as a way of reviving the housing market. However, like all real estate transactions time is of essence if you want to take advantage of this opportunity.
In a nut shell the tax credit bill:
•· Only pertains to first-time home buyers
•· Does not have to be repaid if the property is used as the principal residence for at least three years. This is the main difference between new and the previous bill enacted in July 2008. It is not an "interest-free loan", but a true tax credit.
•· The tax credit is equal to 10 percent of the home purchase price up to a maximum of $8,000
•· The credit is available for homes purchased between January 1, 2009 and December 1, 2009. For the purposes of the tax credit, the purchase date is the date when closing occurs and the title to the property transfers to the home owner.
•· Single taxpayers with incomes up to $75,000 and married couples with incomes up to $150,000 qualify for the full tax credit.
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