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The First-Time Home Buyer Tax Credit Cancelled

Cancelled Extended and Expanded First-Time Home Buyer Tax Credit -
American Recovery and Investment Act of 2009

New Modifications Into April 2010

CREDIT AS CREATED JULY 2008 APPLIES TO ALL QUALIFIED PURCHASES ON OR AFTER APRIL 9, 2008	RULES AS WERE CHANGED IN NOVEMBER 2009 EFFECTIVE DECEMBER 1 THROUGH APRIL 30, 2010
Lesser of 10 percent of cost of home or $7500	$8000 credit (or $4000 credit for married spouses filing separately)
Any single family residence (including condos, co-ops, townhouses) that will be used as a principal residence.	No Change except price point up to $800,000
Yes. Reduces (or can eliminate) income tax liability for the year of purchase. Any unused amount of tax credit refunded to purchaser.
Yes. Full amount of credit available for individuals with adjusted gross income of no more than $75,000 ($150,000 on a joint return). Phases out above those caps ($95,000 and $170,000).	$125,000:  single person or $225,000: married person Additional $20,000
Yes. Purchaser (and purchaser’s spouse) may not have owned a principal residence in 3 years previous to purchase.	Applicant(s) must have utilized  the home being sold as the principal residence consecutively for 5 of 8 previous years.
No credit allowed if home financed with state/local bond funding.
Yes. Portion (6.67% of credit or $500) to be repaid each year for 15 years, starting with 2010 tax filing.	No. Buyers don't have to repay the tax credit, if owner occupies the home for 3 years or more. But, if the home is sold during the 3-year period, the tax credit will be recouped at home's sale.
If home sold before 15-year repayment period ends, then outstanding balance of repayment amount recaptured on sale.
July 1, 2009 (But note program changes for 2009)	Purchases after April 30, 2010
Purchases on or after April 9, 2008 and before January 1, 2009. Repayment to begin for 2010 tax year.	December 1, 2009 to April 30, 2010 Rules as enacted November 2009

Expired:: First Time Home Buyer Tax Credit 2009

Expired

Updated information regarding the FIRST-TIME HOMEBUYER TAX CREDIT portion of The American Recovery and Investment Act

1. Maximum credit amount increased to $8000.
2. All principal residences eligible.
3. Purchasers will continue to receive refund for unused amount when tax return is filed.
4. Same income limits continue to apply.
5. Still available for first-time purchasers only.
6. Three-year rule continues to apply.
7. Purchasers who utilize revenue bond financing can use credit.
8. No repayment for purchases on or after January 1, 2009 and before December 1, 2009.
9. If home is sold within three years of purchase, entire amount of credit is recaptured on sale.
10. Applies only to homes purchased in 2009.
11. Termination December 1, 2009.
12. All revisions are effective as of January 1, 2009.

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