by taxnick on November 12, 2009
The dead line for The First Time Homebuyer Credit is November 30, 2009, which is just around the corner. As we know, the Housing and Economic Act of 2008 allows a tax credit of $ 8,000 for qualified first time home buyers. This credit is available for the homes purchased from April 8, 2008 to [...]
by taxnick on November 3, 2009
Legislation to extend unemployment benefits and a tax credit for first-time homebuyers cleared a procedural hurdle in the U.S. Senate as Democrats pushed to complete work on the measure this week.
Lawmakers voted 85-2 to move closer to a final vote on the bill, which would extend until April 30 the $8,000 homebuyer credit that otherwise [...]
by taxnick on June 7, 2009
Earlier this year when federal lawmakers voted to give first-time homebuyers a tax incentive, they hoped the move would boost home sales.
And that seems to be happening.
The offer of an $8,000 tax credit – combined with low mortgage rates – has lured thousands of buyers to the beleaguered housing market.
Keller resident Joe Palacios is one [...]
by taxnick on May 31, 2009
In a policy change that could benefit thousands of people, the federal government announced Friday that its tax credit for first-time homebuyers can now be used to help pay closing costs on mortgages insured by the Federal Housing Administration.
The economic stimulus bill passed in February allows first-time homebuyers a tax credit equal to 10 percent [...]