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| First-time home buyers and move-up buyers have another great reason to get on the path to purchasing a new home! The benefit to first-time homebuyers is a tax credit up to $8,000 and for move-up buyers a tax credit up to $6,500. But this opportunity ends in April1.Tom Kunz, President and CEO of Century 21 Real Estate LLC, has commented on the legislation in a new video. Click here to watch. |
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| A Quick Overview:
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Between November 7, 2009 and April 30, 2010, homebuyers that have a signed binding contract to purchase a home may be eligible for the tax credit. The transaction must close no more than 60 days after April 30, 2010. |
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First-time homebuyers may receive a credit of 10 percent of the purchase price up to the $8,000 tax credit amount. If you have never owned a home before or have not owned a principal residence in the last three years, you are considered a first-time homebuyer. |
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For “move up” buyers, a tax credit of 10 percent of the purchase price of the new home up to $6,500 is available for homeowners who have lived in their current residence for at least five of the past eight years. |
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There are additional allowances for military families. |
Visit www.century21.com to learn more about the 2009/2010 Extended Home Buyer Tax Credit.
1 Source: H.R. (1) UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION EXTENSION ACT OF 2009. Please remember to consult a tax professional for details. Credit expires April 30, 2010. |
