Atlanta Home Buyers Take Advantage of $8,000 Tax Credit

The Worker, Homeownership, and Business Assistance Act of 2009 has extended the tax credit of up to $8,000 for qualified first-time home buyers purchasing a principal residence. It also authorized a tax credit of up to $6,500 for qualified repeat home buyers. To be eligible, you must have a binding sales contract signed by April 30, 2010 and a home purchase completed by June 30, 2010.

A tax credit of up to $8,000 is now available for qualified first-time home buyers purchasing a principal residence on or after January 1, 2009 and before December 1, 2009. Unlike the tax credit enacted in 2008, the new credit does not have to be repaid.

Who is Eligible?
• The $8,000 tax credit is available for first-time home buyers only.
• The law defines a first-time home buyer as a buyer who has not owned a home during the past three years. If you've owned an investment property that was not your principle residence, you may still be eligible.
• All U.S. citizens who file taxes are eligible to participate in the program.

Types of Homes That Qualify for the Tax Credit
• All homes within the United States, whether single-family, townhomes or condominiums will qualify.
• The home must be used as a principal residence.
• The tax credit includes newly-constructed homes.

Tax Credit Is Refundable
A refundable credit means that if you pay less than $8,000 in federal income taxes, then the government will send you a check for the difference.
• For example, if you owe $5,000 in federal income taxes, you would pay nothing to the IRS and receive a $3,000 payment from the government.
• If you are due to receive a $1,000 tax refund from the government, your refund would increase to $9,000 ($1,000 plus $8,000 from the homebuyer tax credit).

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