HR 1119 · 111th Congress · Taxation

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to expand the application of the homebuyer credit, and for other purposes.

Introduced 2009-02-23· Sponsored by Rep. Davis, Lincoln [D-TN-4]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
2
Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
5
Enacted
Latest: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.(2009-02-23)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Amends the Internal Revenue Code to revise the tax credit for first-time homebuyers by: (1) eliminating the first-time homebuyer requirement (thus making such credit available to all homebuyers); (2) eliminating the repayment requirement for such credit except for resales of a principal residence, or failure to occupy such residence, at any time within 36 months of purchase; (3) exempting from the repayment requirement members of the Armed Forces who are ordered to relocate; (4) modifying the maximum amount of such credit and the adjusted gross income thresholds for reductions in the credit amount; and (5) allowing taxpayers to transfer their anticipated credit amount to another individual for specified purposes, including making a downpayment on a portion of a purchase price of a principal residence.…

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