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 Movoto Team in Buyer Tips, Movoto.com, Real Estate Agent, Tax
Jan 11, 2010

Tax Credit Review

Still thinking of buying a home while the 2010 Homebuyer’s tax credit is available? With tax season on the horizon, many buyers are setting their sights on saving as much as possible. Remember, first-time homebuyers are eligible for a tax credit of up $8,000 and repeat homebuyers are eligible for a tax credit of up to $6,500, but here’s a quick refresher on who qualifies:

  • Homebuyers who have signed a binding sales contract by April 30, 2010 and completed a home purchase before June 30, 2010
  • Single homebuyers with an income limit of $125,000
  • Married homebuyers with an income limit of $225,000
  • Homebuyers purchasing a home under $800,000
  • Homebuyers who have not owned a home for 3 years
  • Existing homeowners who have owned their primary residence for at least 5 consecutive years

For more information about the tax credit, visit the IRS website. To find homes that are within your price range, visit Movoto.com.



2 Comments

  1. thanks for your posting.

    You need to fit all the requirements…including the three years, right?

  2. Movoto Team wrote:

    Hi Mike,

    Three years, if you are an existing homeowner, which can get you up to $6,500. If you are a first-time homebuyer, then you can get up to $8,000.

 

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