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Does a land contract qualify a first time home buyer for the new tax credit?

Does a land contract qualify a first time home buyer for the new tax credit?


Do first time house buyers still get a tax credit from the government on their federal income tax return?

First time house buyers do still get a tax credit from the government on their federal income tax return. This is a very nice tax credit that helps thousands of new home buyers every year.


What is a first time home buyer tax credit?

If you were a first-time home buyer in 2008, you should know about and begin to plan for a new tax credit that was recently put into place. Some details of the credit include: * The tax credit is applicable to taxpayers who purchased homes after April 8, 2008, and before July 1, 2009. * The First Time Homebuyer tax credit will reduce the taxpayer's tax bill or will increase their refund, dollar for dollar. * The homebuyer tax credit will be paid to eligible taxpayers even if they don't owe any tax or the credit is more than what they owe. * This tax credit works almost like an interest-free loan in that it has to be paid back over a 15-year period. This information was provided by: http://www.efile.com/tax-deduction/mortgage-deduction/first-time-home-buyer-tax-credit.asp


If you did a loan modification on your mortgage do you qualify for the first time homeowner tax credit?

No, the tax credit only applies if you purchase your first home in the specified time period. A refi or modification would not count as a purchase.


How do you apply for first home buyer tax credit?

If you were a first-time homebuyer in 2008, you should know about and begin to plan for a new tax credit that was recently put into place. Some details of the credit include: * The tax credit is applicable to taxpayers who purchased homes after April 8, 2008, and before July 1, 2009. * The First Time Homebuyer tax credit will reduce the taxpayer's tax bill or will increase their refund, dollar for dollar. * The homebuyer tax credit will be paid to eligible taxpayers even if they don't owe any tax or the credit is more than what they owe. * This tax credit works almost like an interest-free loan in that it has to be paid back over a 15-year period.

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What is a first time buyer tax credit 2010?

A first time buyer tax credit is a credit you can get if you purchased a house (primary residency) in 2008, 2009 or 2010. It reduces your tax bill (what you pay).


Which tax credit was not available for 2006 tax year?

First time homebuyer tax credit and recovery rebate credit were not available in or for the year 2006.


Does a land contract qualify a first time home buyer for the new tax credit?

Does a land contract qualify a first time home buyer for the new tax credit?


Does the 8000 tax credit count towards For Sale by Owner houses?

Yes it does, the tax credit counts towards the purchase of any home as long as you are a first time home buyer. follow this link for more info www.home-for-sale-fl.com/About_The_Price.html


Do first time house buyers still get a tax credit from the government on their federal income tax return?

First time house buyers do still get a tax credit from the government on their federal income tax return. This is a very nice tax credit that helps thousands of new home buyers every year.


What is a first time home buyer tax credit?

If you were a first-time home buyer in 2008, you should know about and begin to plan for a new tax credit that was recently put into place. Some details of the credit include: * The tax credit is applicable to taxpayers who purchased homes after April 8, 2008, and before July 1, 2009. * The First Time Homebuyer tax credit will reduce the taxpayer's tax bill or will increase their refund, dollar for dollar. * The homebuyer tax credit will be paid to eligible taxpayers even if they don't owe any tax or the credit is more than what they owe. * This tax credit works almost like an interest-free loan in that it has to be paid back over a 15-year period. This information was provided by: http://www.efile.com/tax-deduction/mortgage-deduction/first-time-home-buyer-tax-credit.asp


What is the amount of the first time home credit for a first time home buyer?

First time home buyers get a $8,000 tax credit for a home contract signed by April 30, 2010 (completed no later than June 30, 2010). Repeat buyers get a $6,500 tax credit.


Do you have to claim the 8000 first time home buyers tax credit as income on your next tax filing?

No.


If you did a loan modification on your mortgage do you qualify for the first time homeowner tax credit?

No, the tax credit only applies if you purchase your first home in the specified time period. A refi or modification would not count as a purchase.


Is there still a tax credit available to first time home buyers?

Yes. The first time home buyers tax credit has been extended through May 1, 2010. According to irs.gov if a home is under contract by May 1, 2010 and closed on by July 1, 2010 the first time buyer will receive an $8,000 tax credit.


Is there a tax credit for first time home buyers?

Yes. There is a first-time home buyer credit of up to $8000 until 4/30/2010.


Can you use the 8000 first time homebuyer tax credit for your 2008 taxes?

If you were a first-time homebuyer in 2008, you should know about and begin to plan for a new tax credit that was recently put into place. Some details of the credit include: * The tax credit is applicable to taxpayers who purchased homes after April 8, 2008, and before July 1, 2009. * The First Time Homebuyer tax credit will reduce the taxpayer's tax bill or will increase their refund, dollar for dollar. * The homebuyer tax credit will be paid to eligible taxpayers even if they don't owe any tax or the credit is more than what they owe. * This tax credit works almost like an interest-free loan in that it has to be paid back over a 15-year period.