New Homeowner Tax Credits and Deductions

Is There a Tax Credit for Buying a New House?

The First-Time Homebuyer Act of 2021 establishes a federal tax credit for first-time homebuyers.

It’s not a loan you have to pay back, nor is it a cash gift like the Downpayment Toward Equity Act.

The tax credit is equivalent to 10% of the purchase price of your home and cannot exceed $15,000 in 2021.

US politicians presented the First-Time Homebuyer Act of 2021 on April 28, 2021.

The measure amends the IRS tax law to provide up to $15,000 in federal tax credits to first-time home purchasers.… Read the rest