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Home buyers' tax credit can be turned into cash at closing
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Adam Ginsberg_IHB
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My only frustration with the recent $8k tax credit is the simple fact the .gov is <strong>only</strong> looking at first time home buyers. My TX home sale in Feb, and eventual home purchase in CA (date TBD) will generate more revenue than a first time home buyer.
<strong>ANY</strong> home buyer should be eligible for the tax credit.
<strong>ANY</strong> home buyer should be eligible for the tax credit.
Mazy_IHB
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[quote author="Adam Ginsberg" date=1244520284]My only frustration with the recent $8k tax credit is the simple fact the .gov is <strong>only</strong> looking at first time home buyers. My TX home sale in Feb, and eventual home purchase in CA (date TBD) will generate more revenue than a first time home buyer.
<strong>ANY</strong> home buyer should be eligible for the tax credit.</blockquote>
Ha! I wish <strong>ANY NEW</strong> home buyer would have been eligible to begin with! Any buyer (new or old) looking for anything with a price tag of $700k or more (which currently buys you a very small and modest SFR in Irvine by any standards) is out of luck, since the household income should normally be above $170k to justify that purchase price and you get <strong>$0</strong> of this tax credit at that income level. This thing was never supposed to help out people in overpriced markets like Irvine anyway, just as many other programs like loan modifications, etc do not apply here.
<strong>ANY</strong> home buyer should be eligible for the tax credit.</blockquote>
Ha! I wish <strong>ANY NEW</strong> home buyer would have been eligible to begin with! Any buyer (new or old) looking for anything with a price tag of $700k or more (which currently buys you a very small and modest SFR in Irvine by any standards) is out of luck, since the household income should normally be above $170k to justify that purchase price and you get <strong>$0</strong> of this tax credit at that income level. This thing was never supposed to help out people in overpriced markets like Irvine anyway, just as many other programs like loan modifications, etc do not apply here.
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No one really has structured one of these successfully yet, although there are a few in BofA's pipeline right now. Essentially they provide a 2nd TD that is paid off once you file your return. Very risky and something I tell people to avoid.
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Anonymous_IHB
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[quote author="Mazy" date=1244524867][quote author="Adam Ginsberg" date=1244520284]My only frustration with the recent $8k tax credit is the simple fact the .gov is <strong>only</strong> looking at first time home buyers. My TX home sale in Feb, and eventual home purchase in CA (date TBD) will generate more revenue than a first time home buyer.
<strong>ANY</strong> home buyer should be eligible for the tax credit.</blockquote>
Ha! I wish <strong>ANY NEW</strong> home buyer would have been eligible to begin with! Any buyer (new or old) looking for anything with a price tag of $700k or more (which currently buys you a very small and modest SFR in Irvine by any standards) is out of luck, since the household income should normally be above $170k to justify that purchase price and you get <strong>$0</strong> of this tax credit at that income level. This thing was never supposed to help out people in overpriced markets like Irvine anyway, just as many other programs like loan modifications, etc do not apply here.</blockquote>
Senate Renews Push to Expand Homebuyer Tax Credit to $15,000
<A href="http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601087&sid=alfbV3LXPE_E">http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601087&sid=alfbV3LXPE_E</A>
Senator Johnny Isakson, a Georgia Republican, plans to introduce a bill today that increases the tax credit to $15,000 and removes income and other restrictions on who can qualify for the credit, according to his spokesman, Sheridan Watson.
<strong>ANY</strong> home buyer should be eligible for the tax credit.</blockquote>
Ha! I wish <strong>ANY NEW</strong> home buyer would have been eligible to begin with! Any buyer (new or old) looking for anything with a price tag of $700k or more (which currently buys you a very small and modest SFR in Irvine by any standards) is out of luck, since the household income should normally be above $170k to justify that purchase price and you get <strong>$0</strong> of this tax credit at that income level. This thing was never supposed to help out people in overpriced markets like Irvine anyway, just as many other programs like loan modifications, etc do not apply here.</blockquote>
Senate Renews Push to Expand Homebuyer Tax Credit to $15,000
<A href="http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601087&sid=alfbV3LXPE_E">http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601087&sid=alfbV3LXPE_E</A>
Senator Johnny Isakson, a Georgia Republican, plans to introduce a bill today that increases the tax credit to $15,000 and removes income and other restrictions on who can qualify for the credit, according to his spokesman, Sheridan Watson.
Geotpf_IHB
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[quote author="Anonymous" date=1244681168][quote author="Mazy" date=1244524867][quote author="Adam Ginsberg" date=1244520284]My only frustration with the recent $8k tax credit is the simple fact the .gov is <strong>only</strong> looking at first time home buyers. My TX home sale in Feb, and eventual home purchase in CA (date TBD) will generate more revenue than a first time home buyer.
<strong>ANY</strong> home buyer should be eligible for the tax credit.</blockquote>
Ha! I wish <strong>ANY NEW</strong> home buyer would have been eligible to begin with! Any buyer (new or old) looking for anything with a price tag of $700k or more (which currently buys you a very small and modest SFR in Irvine by any standards) is out of luck, since the household income should normally be above $170k to justify that purchase price and you get <strong>$0</strong> of this tax credit at that income level. This thing was never supposed to help out people in overpriced markets like Irvine anyway, just as many other programs like loan modifications, etc do not apply here.</blockquote>
Senate Renews Push to Expand Homebuyer Tax Credit to $15,000
<A href="http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601087&sid=alfbV3LXPE_E">http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601087&sid=alfbV3LXPE_E</A>
Senator Johnny Isakson, a Georgia Republican, plans to introduce a bill today that increases the tax credit to $15,000 and removes income and other restrictions on who can qualify for the credit, according to his spokesman, Sheridan Watson.</blockquote>
Geez-not only are the extending it, they are expanding it greatly. Too bad it's not retroactive. Looks like it has a good chance to pass the Senate-wonder if the House will follow.
<strong>ANY</strong> home buyer should be eligible for the tax credit.</blockquote>
Ha! I wish <strong>ANY NEW</strong> home buyer would have been eligible to begin with! Any buyer (new or old) looking for anything with a price tag of $700k or more (which currently buys you a very small and modest SFR in Irvine by any standards) is out of luck, since the household income should normally be above $170k to justify that purchase price and you get <strong>$0</strong> of this tax credit at that income level. This thing was never supposed to help out people in overpriced markets like Irvine anyway, just as many other programs like loan modifications, etc do not apply here.</blockquote>
Senate Renews Push to Expand Homebuyer Tax Credit to $15,000
<A href="http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601087&sid=alfbV3LXPE_E">http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601087&sid=alfbV3LXPE_E</A>
Senator Johnny Isakson, a Georgia Republican, plans to introduce a bill today that increases the tax credit to $15,000 and removes income and other restrictions on who can qualify for the credit, according to his spokesman, Sheridan Watson.</blockquote>
Geez-not only are the extending it, they are expanding it greatly. Too bad it's not retroactive. Looks like it has a good chance to pass the Senate-wonder if the House will follow.
usctrojanman29_IHB
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[quote author="Anonymous" date=1244681168][quote author="Mazy" date=1244524867][quote author="Adam Ginsberg" date=1244520284]My only frustration with the recent $8k tax credit is the simple fact the .gov is <strong>only</strong> looking at first time home buyers. My TX home sale in Feb, and eventual home purchase in CA (date TBD) will generate more revenue than a first time home buyer.
<strong>ANY</strong> home buyer should be eligible for the tax credit.</blockquote>
Ha! I wish <strong>ANY NEW</strong> home buyer would have been eligible to begin with! Any buyer (new or old) looking for anything with a price tag of $700k or more (which currently buys you a very small and modest SFR in Irvine by any standards) is out of luck, since the household income should normally be above $170k to justify that purchase price and you get <strong>$0</strong> of this tax credit at that income level. This thing was never supposed to help out people in overpriced markets like Irvine anyway, just as many other programs like loan modifications, etc do not apply here.</blockquote>
Senate Renews Push to Expand Homebuyer Tax Credit to $15,000
<A href="http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601087&sid=alfbV3LXPE_E">http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601087&sid=alfbV3LXPE_E</A>
Senator Johnny Isakson, a Georgia Republican, plans to introduce a bill today that increases the tax credit to $15,000 and removes income and other restrictions on who can qualify for the credit, according to his spokesman, Sheridan Watson.</blockquote>
Not again, so we get to increase the subsidy for homes that much more.
<strong>ANY</strong> home buyer should be eligible for the tax credit.</blockquote>
Ha! I wish <strong>ANY NEW</strong> home buyer would have been eligible to begin with! Any buyer (new or old) looking for anything with a price tag of $700k or more (which currently buys you a very small and modest SFR in Irvine by any standards) is out of luck, since the household income should normally be above $170k to justify that purchase price and you get <strong>$0</strong> of this tax credit at that income level. This thing was never supposed to help out people in overpriced markets like Irvine anyway, just as many other programs like loan modifications, etc do not apply here.</blockquote>
Senate Renews Push to Expand Homebuyer Tax Credit to $15,000
<A href="http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601087&sid=alfbV3LXPE_E">http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601087&sid=alfbV3LXPE_E</A>
Senator Johnny Isakson, a Georgia Republican, plans to introduce a bill today that increases the tax credit to $15,000 and removes income and other restrictions on who can qualify for the credit, according to his spokesman, Sheridan Watson.</blockquote>
Not again, so we get to increase the subsidy for homes that much more.
Shadax_IHB
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Someone I was talking to was taking this to mean that a participant could conceivably use this $8k for anything. I didn't see anything about that in the article, but I wouldn't be surprised. I'm sure Louis Vuitton and Louis Roederer are hoping it is true. Can anyone here comment on this? Thanks
Geotpf_IHB
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[quote author="Shadax" date=1245127575]Someone I was talking to was taking this to mean that a participant could conceivably use this $8k for anything. I didn't see anything about that in the article, but I wouldn't be surprised. I'm sure Louis Vuitton and Louis Roederer are hoping it is true. Can anyone here comment on this? Thanks</blockquote>
The eight grand comes in the form of a larger tax refund. Say, if you normally get one thousand dollars back come April 15th, you would get nine grand if you purchase a house and meet all the other requirements. The are no restrictions on what you can do with the money.
The eight grand comes in the form of a larger tax refund. Say, if you normally get one thousand dollars back come April 15th, you would get nine grand if you purchase a house and meet all the other requirements. The are no restrictions on what you can do with the money.
angdeer_IHB
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Just saw this todayhttp://speakingofrealestate.blogs.r...ting-the-tax-credit-extended-outlook/#respond
, looks like that tax credit might not go through again. Congress is too involved in the health care reform right now.
, looks like that tax credit might not go through again. Congress is too involved in the health care reform right now.