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Home Buyer Tax Credit: Only 60 Days Left!

Tuesday, March 2nd, 2010 at 10:40am. 314 Views, 0 Comments.

home buyers, tax credit, buying a home, first time buyerHome buyers only have 60 days left to claim the home-buyer tax credit of up to $8,000.  The new deadline is April 30th and the revised plan also provides a new credit of up to $6,500 for buyers who do not qualify as "first-time" home buyers.  You can get more details using our Home Buyer's Guide, but here are a few facts:

  • To qualify for the tax credit, the home must be contracted for by April 30, 2010 and the deal must close by June 30, 2010.
  • Home buyers who have not owned a home for at least 3 years prior to closing are eligible for a federal tax credit of 10% of the purchase price, up to $8,000.  Remember: This is a tax credit - not a tax deduction; the credit is much more valuable.
  • "Other" home buyers are also eligible for a federal tax credit up to…

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