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Homebuyer Tax Credit Questions Answered by Bob Meighan

December 22, 2009 July 11, 2019 / TurboTaxBlogTeam

Yesterday we held a live chat on our Facebook Wall with Bob Meighan, CPA and VP of TurboTax, about the Homebuyer Credit on the TurboTax Facebook Page.

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Making Sense of the Homebuyer Tax Credit

December 17, 2009 July 11, 2019 / TurboTaxBob

There’s been a lot of talk – and confusion — about the Homebuyer Tax Credit. Here is a breakdown of what it is and what it means to you.

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Taking Advantage of the Homebuyer Tax Credit

November 17, 2009 July 11, 2019 / TurboTaxBlogTeam

If you’re in the market for a house and you’re counting on this Homebuyer Tax Credit, you no longer need to rush to purchase before December 1.

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Take Advantage of the Stimulus Tax Incentives While You Still Have Time

November 9, 2009 July 11, 2019 / Philip Taylor

Time is running out for you to take advantage of the tax incentives provided by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (or stimulus package). Here are some specifics about the stimulus incentives.

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Countdown for $8,000 Homebuyer Tax Credit

September 3, 2009 July 11, 2019

Time is running out for taxpayers looking to take advantage of the $8,000 First-Time Homebuyer Tax Credit.

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First-Time Homebuyer Tax Credit: Check Out These Surprising, Little-Known Facts

June 29, 2009 July 11, 2019

You’ve probably heard of the First-Time Homebuyer Tax Credit, a popular tax break that’s part of the 2009 economic stimulus plan. Learn more about some interesting twists that just might help you qualify for it.

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Two Unmarried People Purchase a Home — Who Gets the New $8,000 Homebuyer Tax Credit?

March 10, 2009 July 11, 2019 / TurboTaxLee

It’s all over the news. If you buy a home between January 1, 2009 and December 1, 2009, you could qualify for a big homebuyer tax credit. But if you are buying the home with someone else, who gets the credit?

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How Much Money Can the New Stimulus Act Save One Family in 2009

February 24, 2009 July 12, 2019 / TurboTaxLee

How much can the average American family save on their taxes as a result of the 2009 economic stimulus? Find out.

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"Recovery Rebate" Gives Some Taxpayers a Second Chance at 2009 Stimulus Payment

December 11, 2008

If you didn’t get a tax stimulus payment in 2008, or only a partial payment based on your 2007 income, you could qualify for one in 2009. You get a do-over using your 2008 income to qualify. Some people weren’t able...

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Your Tax Breaks Have Been “Sweetened” By 2008 Economic Bailout Legislation

October 10, 2008

You might not realize it, but the big bailout bill for the U.S. financial system also contained some goodies for the average taxpayer. Congress added them as “sweeteners” to help the legislation go down smoothly with disgruntled constituents. Taxpayers can...

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