Friday, November 6, 2009

Home Buyer Tax Credit Expected to Extend to April 2010

The President has still not signed the bill, but the Senate and House have approved the same bill that will renew the tax credit for homeowners until April 30, 2010.

According to the California Association of Realtors, the federal tax credit will be extended through April 30, 2010, with a 60-day extension if a binding contract is in place prior to the deadline. First-time home buyers will continue to be eligible for a tax credit of up to $8,000, while existing homeowners will be eligible for a reduced credit of up to $6,500. To qualify for the $6,500 credit, existing homeowners must have lived in their current residences for at least five years. The bill also increases the qualifying income limits from $75,000 for single tax filers and $150,000 for joint filers to $125,000 and $225,000, respectively. The purchase price of the home is capped at $800,000 in both instances.

Under additional provisions included in the bill, taxpayers can claim the credit on purchases completed in 2010 on their 2009 income tax returns. The legislation maintains the provision that home buyers do not have to repay the credit provided the home remains their primary residence for 36 months after purchase, and waives this requirement for active duty military personnel who move due to a military order.

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  4. Interesting looking back at the tax credits a few years ago. I run an online real estate school in California and I'm always looking at real estate history. Thanks for the post.

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