Friday, January 22nd, 2010

How much new homeowner tax credit can I receive?

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pinkflyd7 asked:


My wife and I are first time homebuyers. We are thinking of buying a house that is around $150,000. Would we get the full $8,000 tax credit, or just a percentage of the house value? I read somewhere that it is only 10%, which would mean only $1,500 in tax credit. That’s not really enough to make us take the plunge.
Sorry about the math, I meant 1%. Not 10%

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3 Responses to “How much new homeowner tax credit can I receive?”

Helen, EA in PA Says:

I would strongly suggest a math refresher course. 10% of $150K is NOT $1,500.

You better close quick, you only have about 24 days or so under current law.

Helen, EA in PA

Mike Says:

The credit is 10% of the purchase price which means that any home that has a purchase price that is $80,000 or greater receives the full tax credit as long as your income is below a certain amount (check the income limitations).

StephenWeinstein Says:

10% is correct, not 1%. $150,000 times the correct percentage is $15,000, so you would get the full $8,000, if you qualify.

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