The current deal on home buying that is offered through the US tax code is unprecedented. Not many will qualify because of prior ownership restrictions, but if you haven't owned a home (and your spouse hasn't owned a home) in the past two years, then the IRS would like to make your downpayment of $8,000. I wish I had that option a few years ago on my first home!

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1 Response to "Everything you need to know about the First Time Homebuyers Tax Credit"

  1. Jonathan Said,

    Any chance this get extended into 2010?

     

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