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Stimulus Bill Passes Senate, Still a Long Way to Go

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The Senate voted on and passed their version of the 2009 stimulus bill today, but that doesn’t mean homebuyers who stand to receive a tax credit of up to $15,000 should start celebrating yet. The Senate’s version of the bill is somewhat different from the House’s version. For example, the $15,000 credit for all homebuyers ... Continue reading this article…

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Senate Amendment to 2009 Stimulus Bill: $15,000 Tax Credit for Homebuyers

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This text refers to the original $15,000 tax credit amendment for all homebuyers which has now been superseded. The tax credit is now $8,000 and is available for people who purchase a house between January 1, 2009 and November 30, 2009. Here is how to claim the $8,000 home buyer tax credit on your 2008 ... Continue reading this article…

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Senate Amendment to 2009 Stimulus Bill: Moratorium on Foreclosures

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As Barack Obama’s 2009 economic stimulus plan makes its way through Congress, the Senate is taking the opportunity to modify the bill with the intent of providing assistance to the lagging housing market. Rather than allow the market to continue correcting itself, the government would like to encourage consumers to jump into the market, allowing ... Continue reading this article…

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Senate Amendment to 2009 Stimulus Bill: First-Time Home Buyer Credit

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This text refers to the original amendment to the stimulus bill, which has now been superseded in the final law. The first-time home buyer tax credit is now $8,000 and is available for people who purchase a house between January 1, 2009 and November 30, 2009. Here is how to claim the $8,000 home buyer ... Continue reading this article…

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How Obama’s 2009 Economic Stimulus Will Affect You

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If President Obama’s economic stimulus plan is signed into law is it currently stands, individuals stand to receive a tax credit of $500 and couples stand to receive a tax credit of $1,000. Provided you’re not disqualified for earning too much money, $75,000 for an individual or $150,000 for a couple. Taxpayers might receive this ... Continue reading this article…

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Economic Stimulus Package Has Not Been Finalized

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I’m glad everyone is excited about receiving checks from the government in June or July, but there seems to be a misunderstanding amongst people I talk to. While President Bush and a contingent of the legistlative branch have agreed on the propsed details, the bill still has to pass the House and the Senate. None ... Continue reading this article…

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