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Homebuyers Tax Credit Extended and Expanded*
Congress has passed new legislation that:
~ Extends the First-Time Home Buyer Tax Credit of up to $8,000 to first-time home buyers until April 30, 2010.
~ Expands the credit to grant up to $6,500 credit to current home owners purchasing a new or existing home between Nov. 7, 2009 and April 30, 2010.

Who Qualifies For The Extended Credit?
~ First-time home buyers who purchase homes between Nov. 7, 2009 and April 30, 2010.
~ Current home owners purchasing a home between Nov. 7, 2009 and April 30, 2010, who have used the home being sold or vacated as a principal residence for five consecutive years within the last eight.
To qualify as a first-time home buyer the purchaser or his/her spouse may not have owned a residence during the three years prior to the purchase.

Which Properties Are Eligible?
The Extended Home Buyer Tax Credit may be applied to primary residences, including: single-family homes, condos, townhomes, and co-ops.

How Much Is Available?
~ The maximum allowable credit for first-time home buyers is $8,000.
~ The maximum allowable credit for current homeowners is $6,500.

How Is A Buyer's Credit Amount Determined?
Each home buyer's tax credit is determined by two additional factors, the price of the home and the buyer's income. Under the Extended Home Buyer Tax Credit,  which became effective Nov. 7, 2009, credit may be awarded only on homes purchased for $800,000 or less. Single buyers with incomes up to $125,000 and married couples with incomes up to $225,000 may receive the maximum tax credit.

If A Buyer's Income Exceeds The Limits, Can He/She Get A Credit?
Some buyers may still be eligible for the credit. The credit decreases for buyers earning between $125,000 - $145,000 for single buyers and $225,000 - $245,000 for home buyers filing jointly. The amount of the tax credit decreases as income approaches the maximum limit. Home buyers earning more than the maximum qualifying income - over $145,000 for singles or over $245,000 for couples - are not eligible for the credit.

Can A Buyer Still Qualify If He/She Closes After April 30, 2010?
Under the Extended Home Buyer Tax Credit, as long as a written binding contract to purchase is in effect on April 30, 2010, the purchaser will have until July 1, 2010 to close.

Must The Tax Credit Be Repaid?
No. The buyer does not need to repay the tax credit, if he/she occupies the home for three years or more. However, if the property is sold during this three-year period, the full amount credit will be recouped on the sale.

Click here for more frequently asked questions regarding the homebuyer tax credit changes.

* For specific tax questions or additional information about the tax credit, contact a tax professional or the Internal Revenue Service at 800-829-1040.

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