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Source: National Association of REALTORS®
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HOUSING AND ECONOMIC RECOVERY ACT OF 2008
First-time Homebuyer Tax Credit |
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FEATURE
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H.R. 3221 Housing and Economic Recovery
Act of 2008
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Amount of Credit
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Ten percent of cost of home, not to exceed $7500
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Eligible Property
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Any single-family residence (including condos, coops) that will be used as a principal residence.
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Refundable
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Yes. Reduces income tax liability for the year of purchase. Claimed on tax return for that tax year.
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Income Limit
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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, respectively).
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First-time Homebuyer Only
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Yes. Purchaser (and purchaser’s spouse) may not have owned a principal residence in 3 years previous to purchase.
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Recapture
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Yes. Portion (6.67 % of credit) to be repaid each year for 15 years. If home sold before 15 years, then remainder of credit recaptured on sale.
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Impact on District of
Columbia
Homebuyer Credit
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DC credit not available if purchaser uses this credit.
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Effective Date
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Purchases on or after April 9, 2008
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Termination
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July 1, 2009
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Interaction with
Alternative
Minimum Tax
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Can be used against AMT, so credit will not throw individual into AMT.
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