Time frame to buy? - After April 9, 2008 and before July 1, 2009
First-time home buyer? - A buyer who has not owned a home for three years.
Married first-time buyer? - Both buyers have not owned a home for three years.
Claim tax credit? - Claim the tax credit on your federal income tax return.
Other form or forms? - No other form except your federal income tax return.
Credit limits? - Single $75,000, Married $150,000.
Type of homes? - Homes, townhouse, condominums, mobile homes and houseboats.
Building a custom home? - You qualify, but you have to occupy the home by July 1, 2009.
Buying a new home? - You qualify, but the settlement day has to be by July 1, 2009.
Tax credit pay back? - You are required to repay the tax credit over 15 years or when you sell the home.
How much is the pay back? - Example: Pay back is $500 per year starting with 2010 tax return with $7,500 tax credit in 2008.
Access the tax credit now? - Change your withholding numbers.
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