2010 Homebuyer Tax Credits
Still Thinking About Buying A Home?
| Up to $8,000* is now available to first-time buyers. Up to $6,500* for qualified buyers who currently own a home. |
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Things You Need To Know. . .
FEATURES |
FIRST TIME HOMEBUYERS |
CURRENT HOMEOWNERS |
Amount of Credit |
$8,000 ($4,000 married filing separate) |
$6,500 ($3,250 married filing separate) |
Eligibility |
May not have an interest in a principal residence for 3 years prior |
Must have used the home sold or being sold as principal residence consecutively |
Termination of Credit |
Purchases after April 30, 2010 |
Purchases after April 30, 2010 |
Binding Contract Rule |
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 |
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 |
Income Limits |
$125,000 - Single $225,000 - Married |
$125,000 - Single $225,000 - Married |
Limitation on Cost of Home Purchased |
$800,000 |
$800,000 |
Additional Requirements |
Purchaser must attach documentation of purchase to tax |
Purchaser must attach documentation of purchase to tax return |







