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Answers (5)
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- Michael Emery, "MikeEmery"
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The IRS has stated in previous opinions that the day you CLOSE on the property is the day you take ownership of the property - as opposed to the day you signed the contract to purchase.
My guess (and it's only a guess because the IRS makes the rules) is assuming you would qualify for the credit, you would be eligible for for the credit because you would be closing after the law is enacted. While it has not become law (as of Thursday), once signed by the President the law becomes effective immediately.
My advice would be to call the IRS after the bill becomes law to see how they will interpret this portion of the bill. The IRS has the final say in how the law is interpreted for tax purposes.
Good luck.
My guess (and it's only a guess because the IRS makes the rules) is assuming you would qualify for the credit, you would be eligible for for the credit because you would be closing after the law is enacted. While it has not become law (as of Thursday), once signed by the President the law becomes effective immediately.
My advice would be to call the IRS after the bill becomes law to see how they will interpret this portion of the bill. The IRS has the final say in how the law is interpreted for tax purposes.
Good luck.
- Tao1
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I am buying a land, and hiring a developer to build a house. It is my primary resident which cost is less than 800K. is it qualified for $6500 tax credit?
- Michael Emery, "MikeEmery"
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To clarify my previous statement. According to industry sources the day you close is the day you are eligible for the credit. So as long as you close after the signing of the bill you are ok. The IRS (in the past) disregards the date of acceptance of the purchase agreement. Instead they use the day that you close as the date you took possession of the home.
- Jim Flanagan, "TomsRiverRealtor"
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UPDATE: President Obama approved the Extension of the Tax Credit and it goes into effect immediately; which means as long as you have lived in your home for at least 5 consecutive years and meet the income requirements, YOU QUALIFY now!
- Jim Flanagan, "TomsRiverRealtor"
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WFamilyMan,
Attached is a link to a table from NAR showing the differences between the original Tax Creditand the Extension (which still needs to be authorized by the President):
As I read it, you would NOT be eligible for the "credit" if you close before December 1, 2009! You may want to consult your attorney?
Attached is a link to a table from NAR showing the differences between the original Tax Creditand the Extension (which still needs to be authorized by the President):
As I read it, you would NOT be eligible for the "credit" if you close before December 1, 2009! You may want to consult your attorney?
I HAVE A SIGNED CONTRACT TO BUY A HOME. WILL I BE ABLE TO GET THE NEW TAX CREDIT .
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