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2010-01-01 irs_factsheet_homebuyer_credit_2010.pdf

IRS Fact Sheet FS-2010-6: Tax Credits for Home Buyers (January 2010)

Document Information

  • Publication: FS-2010-6
  • Date: January 2010
  • Title: Tax Credits for Home Buyers
  • Pages: 3

Content Summary

First-Time Homebuyer Credit

  • Available for homes purchased in 2008, 2009, and through April 30, 2010
  • Credit amount: Up to $8,000 for first-time homebuyers
  • Up to $6,500 for long-time residents purchasing replacement homes
  • Income phase-out limits apply
  • Binding contract deadline: April 30, 2010
  • Closing deadline: June 30, 2010

Key Provisions

  • First-time homebuyer defined as someone who has not owned a principal residence in the 3 years prior to purchase
  • Long-time resident provision: Buyers who have lived in the same home for 5 consecutive years out of the last 8
  • Purchase price must not exceed $800,000
  • Must be 18 or older (or married)
  • Cannot be claimed as dependent
  • Income limits: AGI up to $125,000 (single) / $225,000 (MFJ) for full credit
  • Phase-out range: $125,000-$145,000 (single) / $225,000-$245,000 (MFJ)

Repayment Rules

  • 2008 purchases: Must be repaid over 15 years (interest-free loan)
  • 2009-2010 purchases: No repayment required unless home ceases to be principal residence within 3 years
  • Military and other special rules apply

Notes

  • This document appears to be kept for reference regarding a prior homebuyer credit claim
  • Filed with 2023 tax documents