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Home Buyer Tax Credit
- Buy a new Standard Pacific Home and you may be eligible for a TAX CREDIT (not a loan or tax deduction) of up to $8,000.
- The credit is available for the purchase of a principal residence with a purchase price of $800,000 or less.
- The tax credit does not have to be repaid as long as the home remains your principal residence for three years.
- Available to qualifying homebuyers who sign a purchase agreement prior to April 30, 2010. Must close before July 1, 2010.
- The income limit is $125,000 for single filers, and $225,000 for joint filers.
- The tax credit can be claimed on a 2009 or 2010 tax return.
First-Time Homebuyer Tax Credit
- Qualifying taxpayers can claim 10% of the purchase price. The maximum credit is $8,000, or $4,000 for married individuals filing separately.
Tax Credit for Certain Existing Homeowners
- Qualifying taxpayers can claim 10% of the purchase price. The maximum credit is $6,500.
- Must have used previous home as a principal residence for 5 of the 8 previous years.
ADDITIONAL IMPORTANT DETAILS ABOUT THE TAX CREDIT: The amount of the credit begins to
phase out for taxpayers whose adjusted gross income is more than $125,000, or $250,000 for
joint filers. Qualification for tax credit is based upon first-time homebuyer or move-up
homebuyer status, income, purchase price of home and other Act and IRS requirements.
You must consult your tax professional for complete tax credit details. A summary of the
tax credit, for general guidance only, is found at
federalhousingtaxcredit.com
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