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Tax credit: 10% of the purchase price of a primary residence, up to a maximum of $8,000 for
first-time homebuyers and $6,500 for repeat buyers. First-time homebuyers are defined as people who have not owned a home in the previous
three years. Repeat buyers must have owned their current home at least five years. The credit cannot be used for houses costing more
than $800,000.
Deadline for qualifying: Purchase agreements must be signed by April 30, 2010, and closings must be final by June 30.
Military
deadline: The deadline is extended by a year for members of the military who have served outside the U.S. for at least 90 days from
Jan. 1, 2009, to May 1, 2010.
Income limits: Individuals with annual incomes up to $125,000 and joint filers with incomes up to $225,000
qualify for the full credit. Individuals with incomes up to $145,000 and joint filers with incomes up to $245,000 qualify for reduced
credits. | 