Congress has passed legislation that will extend and expand
the $8,000 first-time homebuyer tax credit.
“We commend
lawmakers for acting in a bipartisan manner to extend the first-time home buyer
tax credit beyond its November 30 deadline and expand it to a wider group of
home buyers,” said NAHB Chairman Joe Robson, a home builder from Tulsa, OK. “The
tax credit has proven to be a powerful economic incentive. Today's action by
Congress will further stabilize housing and the economy by creating new jobs, stimulating
home sales, reducing foreclosures, cutting excess inventories and stabilizing
home prices.”
In addition
to the $8,000 credit for first-time homebuyers, the new law has been expanded
to include a $6,500 credit for owners of existing homes who are purchasing a
new principal residence.
The NAHB
says it estimates the tax credits will create 211,000 jobs and generate 180,000
additional home sales in the coming year. It is also expected to generate $9.6
billion in wage income and $6.9 billion in federal, state and local taxes.
“The new
NOL rules will throw a lifeline to struggling businesses, allowing them to
continue making payrolls, paying business loans and otherwise keep their doors
open until the economic recovery takes hold,” said Robson.
Congress extends homebuyer tax credit
November 6, 2009
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