Recent Blog Posts by Pat Maher

First time homebuyer tax credit

The first time home buyer tax credit instituted by the Housing and Economic Recovery Act of 2008 allows for a tax credit of up to $7,500 dollars which can exceed the tax liability ie. a refund above the amount owed. First time home buyer is someone buying their first principal residence or has not owned a home for the previous three years. The dates of eligibility run from April 9,2008 through June ...