2009 Housing Stimulus Legislation Tax Credit Fact Sheet
Effective for Purchased on or after January 1, 2009 and before December 1, 2009
Who is Eligible:
If you are a first-time homebuyer
If you purchased the home between April 8, 2008 and December 1, 2009
If you and your spouse did not own any other main home during the three year period ending on the date of the purchase.
Types of Homes that Qualify
Income Limits:
Single or head-of-household taxpayers can claim the full $8,000 if their modified adjusted gross income (MAGI) is less than $75,000
Single or head-of-household taxpayers who earn between $75,000 and $95,000 are eligible to receive a partial tax credit.
Who Cannot Claim the Credit
You are a nonresident or alien
You acquired your home by gift or inheritance
You acquired your home from a related person
Tax Credit is Refundable
For Homes Purchased in 2008
For Homes Purchased in 2009
Further information regarding the tax credit may be found at http://www.irs.gov/
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