Comments on: The Simple Version of the $8000 First Time Home Buyer Tax Credit http://duplexchick.com/2009/02/16/the-simple-version-of-the-8000-first-time-home-buyer-tax-credit/ What's hatching in Minneapolis duplex real estate Mon, 21 May 2012 13:32:53 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: Rob http://duplexchick.com/2009/02/16/the-simple-version-of-the-8000-first-time-home-buyer-tax-credit/comment-page-1/#comment-1641 Rob Wed, 01 Apr 2009 14:19:28 +0000 http://duplexchick.com/?p=556#comment-1641 Well that sucks. Again, the government is penalizing the responsible ones. Thanks Kari Well that sucks. Again, the government is penalizing the responsible ones. Thanks Kari

]]> By: Kari Lundin http://duplexchick.com/2009/02/16/the-simple-version-of-the-8000-first-time-home-buyer-tax-credit/comment-page-1/#comment-1632 Kari Lundin Tue, 31 Mar 2009 19:47:51 +0000 http://duplexchick.com/?p=556#comment-1632 Hi Rob - Sorry, no. The government considers a duplex to be a real home and, as you've owned a home in the last three years, you would be inelligible for the first time home buyer tax credit. Kari Hi Rob -

Sorry, no. The government considers a duplex to be a real home and, as you’ve owned a home in the last three years, you would be inelligible for the first time home buyer tax credit.

Kari

]]> By: Rob http://duplexchick.com/2009/02/16/the-simple-version-of-the-8000-first-time-home-buyer-tax-credit/comment-page-1/#comment-1631 Rob Tue, 31 Mar 2009 18:01:41 +0000 http://duplexchick.com/?p=556#comment-1631 I currently own a duplex and I live in one side. I will soon be purchasing my first REAL home. Could I still qualify for at least part of the stimulus towards my single residence home? I currently own a duplex and I live in one side. I will soon be purchasing my first REAL home. Could I still qualify for at least part of the stimulus towards my single residence home?

]]> By: Kari Lundin http://duplexchick.com/2009/02/16/the-simple-version-of-the-8000-first-time-home-buyer-tax-credit/comment-page-1/#comment-1126 Kari Lundin Sun, 22 Mar 2009 12:56:11 +0000 http://duplexchick.com/?p=556#comment-1126 Hi Steve - Whether you're referring to the first time home buyer tax credit, or the way to track expenses on your duplex, the answer is yes. For a more detailed answer on the former, you may find this post helpful. http://duplexchick.com/2009/02/18/does-a-minneapolis-duplex-qualify-as-a-first-time-home/ Kari Hi Steve -

Whether you’re referring to the first time home buyer tax credit, or the way to track expenses on your duplex, the answer is yes. For a more detailed answer on the former, you may find this post helpful.

http://duplexchick.com/2009/02/18/does-a-minneapolis-duplex-qualify-as-a-first-time-home/

Kari

]]> By: Steve http://duplexchick.com/2009/02/16/the-simple-version-of-the-8000-first-time-home-buyer-tax-credit/comment-page-1/#comment-1118 Steve Sun, 22 Mar 2009 09:01:58 +0000 http://duplexchick.com/?p=556#comment-1118 Is this to say that a duplex (where one unit is rented) is considered the same as a single family home for tax purposes? (a prinicpal residence) Is this to say that a duplex (where one unit is rented) is considered the same as a single family home for tax purposes? (a prinicpal residence)

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