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August 5th, 2009
La Costa Real Estate For Sale – First Time Buyer Credit To End SOON
La Costa, Carlsbad, CA – The $8,000 first-time buyer tax credit program ends in at the end of the year. The rules state that purchase needs to be completed and the house CLOSED by NOVEMBER 30th in order to receive the tax credit.
What is the first time buyer tax credit?
It is a tax refund for 10% the purchase price of a primary residence (up to $8K). If you do not use the entire $8,000 on your 2009 tax return , the remainder will be refunded directly to you.
Who is eligible to receive the credit?
First-time home buyers and those who have not owned a principal residence in the last three years prior to purchase.
Are there income limits?
Yes. The full amount is given to:
Individuals with adjusted gross income less than $75k
Married filing jointly with adjusted gross income less than $150K per year
There is a phase out between:
$75K and $95K for individuals
$150K and $170K for joint filers.
Because a normal real estate transaction takes between 40 and 60 days to close, TIME IS RUNNING OUT! A short sale may already be too late. If you want to discuss this further, contact us today.
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