8000 Tax Credit

UPDATE: The $8000 tax credit has been extended and expanded!

8,000 Tax Credit For New Home Buyers Information
Many people have questions about the new 8000 tax credit for new home buyers. It seems that everyone has a different situation, from surety bond issues to downpayment assistance, and so we have put together some of the best questions and answers that we could find.

If you have more questions or this information about the new 8000 tax credit for new home buyers doesn’t cover your particular situation, feel free to call one of our California mortgage experts and we will be happy to assist you.

8,000 Tax Credit For New Home Buyers Video

Frequently Asked Questions About 8,000 Tax Credit

  1. Who is eligible to claim the tax credit?
  2. What is the definition of a first-time home buyer?
  3. How is the amount of the tax credit determined?
  4. Are there any income limits for claiming the tax credit?
  5. What is “modified adjusted gross income”?
  6. If my modified adjusted gross income (MAGI) is above the limit, do I qualify for any tax credit?
  7. Can you give me an example of how the partial tax credit is determined?
  8. How is this home buyer tax credit different from the tax credit that Congress enacted in July of 2008?
  9. How do I claim the tax credit? Do I need to complete a form or application?
  10. What types of homes will qualify for the tax credit?
  11. I read that the tax credit is “refundable.” What does that mean?
  12. I purchased a home in early 2009 and have already filed to receive the $7,500 tax credit on my 2008 tax returns. How can I claim the new $8,000 tax credit instead?
  13. Instead of buying a new home from a home builder, I hired a contractor to construct a home on a lot that I already own. Do I still qualify for the tax credit?
  14. Can I claim the tax credit if I finance the purchase of my home under a mortgage revenue bond (MRB) program?
  15. I live in the District of Columbia. Can I claim both the Washington, D.C. first-time home buyer credit and this new credit?
  16. I am not a U.S. citizen. Can I claim the tax credit?
  17. Is a tax credit the same as a tax deduction?
  18. I bought a home in 2008. Do I qualify for this credit?
  19. Is there any way for a home buyer to access the money allocable to the credit sooner than waiting to file their 2009 tax return?
  20. If I’m qualified for the tax credit and buy a home in 2009, can I apply the tax credit against my 2008 tax return?
  21. For a home purchase in 2009, can I choose whether to treat the purchase as occurring in 2008 or 2009, depending on in which year my credit amount is the largest?

UPDATE: For people who are buying a new home in California, they may be able to also qualify for the California 10000 new home tax credit.

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