6 Days Left to Take Advantage of Homebuyer Tax Credit

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HOMEBUYER TAX CREDIT SUMMARY

There are only 6 days left for home buyers to take advantage of the home buyer’s tax credit. You must have a home under contract by April 30th and close by June 30th. Below are the details of the tax credit.

1. Extend through April 30, 2010 the tax credit for first-time homebuyers (up to $8,000 or up to 10 percent of the purchase price of the residence), allowing 60 days to close, provided that the homes are under a binding contract by that date; and provide homebuyer tax credit of up to $6,500 to owners who have been in the same principal residence for five consecutive years during the previous eight years.

2. Increase the income limitations to $125,000 for individuals and $225,000 for joint filers.

3. Phase out the credit for individuals with incomes above $125,000 for individuals and $225,000 for joint filers at the same rate as current law (over the next $20,000).

4. Limit the credit to purchases of principal residences equal to or less than $800,000.

5. Eliminate the 36-month recapture requirement for military personnel, including members of the Foreign Service and intelligence community, forced to sell as a result of an official extended duty of service.

6. Extend the tax credit for one year for military personnel serving outside the United States for at least 90 days in 2009 or 2010.

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