HR 2022 · 107th Congress · Taxation

First-Time Homebuyer Affordability Act of 2001

Introduced 2001-05-25· Sponsored by Rep. LaFalce, John J. [D-NY-29]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.(2001-05-25)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] First-Time Homebuyer Affordability Act of 2001 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to make the tax on prohibited transactions inapplicable to a qualified home equity participation arrangement (one in which up to $10,000 in an individual retirement plan is used to acquire an ownership interest in a dwelling unit that is to be used as the principal residence for a first-time homebuyer). Requires such ownership interest to be a fee interest requiring full repayment. Defines "first-time homebuyer" as an individual on whose behalf an individual retirement plan is established (eligible participant) or a family member (child, parent, or grandparent) who had no present ownership interest in a principal residence during the two-year period before the date of the arrangement. Allows the use of amounts in an individual retirement plan to make loans of up to $10,000 to purchase a home for a first-time homebuyer on behalf of an eligible participant or a family member. Prohibits a related interest deduction.…

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Cosponsors (18)

16 Democrats2 Republicans