Don't forget about the $7,500 tax credit


Don't forget about the $7,500 tax credit
By Scott Rogers • January 29, 2009
In talking to one of my clients today, he commented that he thinks a lot of potential buyers have forgotten all about the $7,500 tax credit. I agree! Here is a quick reminder of the basics... If you haven't owned a home in the past three years, you have a great opportunity to save $7,500 on your 2009 income taxes. To pull of this credit you'll need to buy a home before July 1, and you'll then be able to claim the $7,500 tax credit on your return that you would file at the beginning of next year. There is some fine print, available at the IRS web site, which includes the fact that you will be paying the $7,500 back over a 15 year period. It is rumored that the repayment aspect of this tax credit may disappear as a result of upcoming economic stimulus changes, and even if it doesn't, you still will have a net savings of over $4,000. Receive Updates by Email Recent Articles: There Are Plenty Of Types Of Houses That Exist That Just Are Not Available To Purchase Home Sales By Price Range In The City Of Harrisonburg Are You Compromising On Aspects Of Your Next Home That You Can Or Cannot Change Later? How Much Slower Are The Winter Months In Our Local Housing Market? Rockingham County and New Home Sales Drive Surge in Area Housing Market Find The Balance Between Optimistic And Realistic Home Pricing Room Size Is Difficult To Understand Solely From Real Estate Photos How Much Would You Value Not Having To Prepare Your Home For Showings? One Out Of Four Homes Is Taking Longer Than A Month To Sell Consider The Cost Of Your Planned Renovations When Planning Your Offer
Have any questions? Contact Scott Rogers at 540-578-0102 or scott@funkhousergroup.com
Based on information from the Harrisonburg-Rockingham Association of REALTORS® or its MLS, for the period Jan 1, 2000 through Nov 22, 2024 (unless otherwise noted).
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