act: What You May Not Hear About The Housing And Economic Recovery Act of 2008 - 07/30/08 11:47 AM
The Housing and Economic Recovery Act of 2008 was signed today and that could mean you or someone you know may qualify for up to a $7,500 Refundable Tax Credit.
But...
Be Informed
There are some strings attached to this tax credit that you may not be aware of:
(Click here for A simple overview of how the $7,500 Refundable Tax Credit for first time homebuyers works)
1. First, the biggie: You may have to pay this tax credit back!
I can hear you saying, "What!?"
Let me explain:
Think of the Refundable Tax Credit as a 0% loan from the … (3 comments)

act: The Housing and Economic Recovery Act of 2008 - How First Time Home Buyers can get a $7,500 Refundable Tax Credit - 07/30/08 11:44 AM
The Housing and Economic Recovery Act of 2008 was signed today and that could mean you or someone you know may qualify for up to a $7,500 Refundable Tax Credit.
A simple overview of how it works
You are eligible if:
You are a first time home buyer (meaning neither you nor your spouse has owned a principal residence (home, townhouse, condo, etc.) in the last 3 years.
You purchase(d) a home "on or after April 9, 2008, and before July 1, 2009".
Your Modified Adjusted Gross Income is less than $150,000 (for married taxpayers) or less than $75,000 (for single … (0 comments)

 
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