Showing posts with label financing. Show all posts
Showing posts with label financing. Show all posts

Wednesday, February 18, 2009

Home Buyer Tax Credit

The new First Time Home Buyer Tax Credit is incredible!! I know there are a lot of people with a lot of questions right now so, check out FAQs and I also suggest talking to a tax professional.


That said... here are a couple of highlights that I think are very important.


*This is a true credit and does not have to be paid back unless you sell within 3 years of purchase.


* Even if you buy in the first quarter of 2009 you should be able to claim this credit on your 2008 taxes.


* Even if you have already filed your 2008 taxes you should be able to file an ammended return.


* A person qualifies as a first time home buyer if they have never owned a home or if they have not owned a home in the previous 3 years.





Again, I highly suggest you talk to a tax professional about this credit but I personally think this is a great opportunity for buyers.





Give me a call today if you need to find a home and claim your $8,000 credit!





Brandi Nelson, Realtor


Century 21 Signature Real Estate


306 S. 16th Street, Ames, Iowa


515-291-0914






Each office independently owned & operated.


Licensed salesperson in the state of Iowa.