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First Time Homebuyers of La Jolla Homes for Sale Tax Credit Details

You might have missed these ten helpful tips from the IRS regarding the new, extended first-time homebuyers' credit. It's got lots of goodies -- not only a deadline extension, but a raise on the income limits, and an opening up of eligibility to some people who are actually already homeowners.

 

Here ya go:

  • You must buy - or enter into a binding contract to buy a principal residence, such as La Jolla homes for sale - on or before April 30, 2010. 
  • If you enter into a binding contract by April 30, 2010 you must close on La Jolla homes for sale on or before June 30, 2010. 
  • For qualifying purchases in 2010, you will have the option of claiming the credit on either your 2009 or 2010 return. 
  • A long-time resident of the same home can now qualify for a reduced credit. You can qualify for the credit if you've lived in the same principal residence for any five-consecutive year period during the eight-year period that ended on the date the new home is purchased and the settlement date is after November 6, 2009. 
  • The maximum credit for long-time residents of La Jolla homes is $6,500. However, married individuals filing separately are limited to $3,250. 
  • People with higher incomes can now qualify for the credit. The new law raises the income limits for La Jolla homes purchased after November 6, 2009. The full credit is available to taxpayers with modified adjusted gross incomes up to $125,000, or $225,000 for joint filers. 
  • The IRS will issue a December 2009 revision of Form 5405 to claim this credit. The December 2009 form must be used for La Jolla homes purchased after November 6, 2009 - whether the credit is claimed for 2008 or for 2009 - and for all home purchases that are claimed on 2009 returns. 
  • No credit is available if the purchase price of La Jolla homes for sale exceeds $800,000. 
  • The purchaser must be at least 18 years old on the date of purchase. For a married couple, only one spouse must meet this age requirement. 
  • A dependent is not eligible to claim the credit. 

 

You do not have to pay back this tax credit! What better way to buy your first home. Search here for your home http://www.middletonandassociates.com/real-estate-home-search  If you have any questions about the Home Buyers Tax Credit, Real Estate or the San Diego Area Call 858-922-3377



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Posted on February 10, 2010 14:43:11 by Middleton and Associates
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