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
January 15, 2010
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