Extended & Expanded Tax Credit Highlights
The Federal government has extended the $8,000* tax credit to first time homebuyers through April 30, 2010.
To qualify, you must not have had an interest in a principal residence for three years.
The credit has expanded to include a $6500* credit for Current homeowners.
To qualify you need to have used the home you're selling as a principal residence for at least 5 of the last 8 years.
The income limits to qualify for the credit have been raised.
$125,000 for single/$225,000 for married filers
(it was $75,000 single/$150,000 married)
There is now an $800,000 limit on the cost of the purchased home and dependents are now ineligible.
As long as a binding contract is in place by the deadline, you have till July1, 2010 to close.
Any questions or comments, just write me anytime.
Donald
*if married filing separately the credits are halved
Date: 2009-11-11 09:57:20
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