NAR Issue Brief
Homebuyer Tax Credit Changes
National Association of REALTORS ® Government Affairs Division
500 New Jersey Avenue, NW, Washington DC, 20001
Congress has extended and expanded the homebuyer tax credit. The modifications in the column labeled
“December 1 – April 30, 2010” become effective when President Obama signs the bill. All changes made
to the current credit become effective on that date, as well.
FEATURE Jan 1 – November 30, 2009 Rules as enacted February 2009
December 1 – April 30, 2010 Rules as enacted November 2009
First time Buyer – Amount of Credit $8000 ($4000 married filing separate)
First time Buyer – Definition for Eligibility
May not have had an interest in a principal residence for 3 years prior to purchase
Current Homeowner – Amount of Credit $6500 ($3250 married filing separate)
Current Homeowner – Definition for Eligibility Must have used the home sold or being sold as a principal residence consecutively for 5 of the previous 8 years
Termination of Credit Purchases after November 30, 2009 (Becomes April 30, 2010 on Date of Enactment.)
Purchases after April 30, 2010 Binding Contract Rule So long as a written binding contract to purchase is in effect on April 30, 2010, the purchaser will have until July 1, 2010 to close.
Income Limits (Note: Increased income limits are effective as of date of enactment of bill)
Effective Date 1-01-09 $75,000 – single $150,000 – married Additional $20,000 phase out
Effective Date 12-01-09 through 4-30-2010 $125,000 – single $225,000 – married
Additional $20,000 phase out
Limitation on Cost of Purchased Home $800,000 Effective Date of Enactment
Purchase by a Dependent No Provision Ineligible Effective Date of Enactment
Antifraud Rule Purchaser must attach documentation of purchase to tax return
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