Wednesday, 30 December 2009
The following chart provides information:This is intended to provide an overview only - for specific information or individual concerns, please contact your lawyer, accountant and/or financial advisor. Information courtesy of http://www.realtor.org
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For First-Time Homebuyers
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For Current Qualifying Homeowners
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Amount of Credit
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$8,000 ($4,000) married filing separate)
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$6,500 ($3,250 married filing separate)
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Eligibility
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May not have had an interest in a principal residence for 3 years prior to purchase
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Must have used the home sold or being sold as a principal residence consecutively for 5 of the previous 8 years
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Termination of Credit
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Purchases after April 30, 2010
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Purchases after April 30, 2010
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Binding Contract Rule
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So long as a written binding contract to purchase is in effect on April 30, 2010 the purchaser will have until June 30, 2010 to close
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So long as a written binding contract to purchase is in effect on April 30, 2010 the purchaser will have until June 30, 2010 to close
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Income Limits
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$125,000 - Single
$225,000 - Married
Additional $20,000 Phase Out
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$125,000 - Single
$225,000 - Married
Additional $20,000 Phase Out
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Limitation on Cost of Home Purchased
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$800,000
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$800,000
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Purchase Made by a Dependent
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Ineligible
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Ineligible
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Additional Requirements
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Purchaser must attach documentation of purchase to tax return
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Purchaser must attach documentation of purchase to tax return
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