Ravi Chadha & Harish Mahendru
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Wednesday, January 28, 2009 -

Budget Amendends Home renovation tax credit: 
Homeowners can claim a non-refundable 15% tax credit on eligible home renovation costs incurred and paid after January 27, 2009, and before February 1, 2010, under agreements entered into after January 27, 2009.
The tax credit is available on expenses exceeding $1,000, but a maximum of $10,000 of expenses qualify per family unit, so that the maximum credit will be $1,350 (i.e., $9,000 x 15%).

Home Buyers Plan Changes:  

Commencing January 28, 2009, first-time home buyers can withdraw $25,000 from a Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) to purchase or build a home, without incurring tax. Previously, the limit was $20,000. 

First-time home buyers tax credit Changes: <br />
First-time home buyers that acquire a qualifying home after January 27, 2009, can claim a 15% non-refundable tax credit on up to $5,000, for a maximum credit of $750. If a home is purchased jointly, the total credit that may be claimed by all purchasers is $750. The unused portion of the credit can be transferred to a spouse or common-law partner. 

Thank you to Tony Spagnuolo, Barrister and Solicitor The Spagnuolo Group of Real Estate Law Firms Greater Vancouver and Kelowna/Westbank for the above information.
posted in General at Wed, 28 Jan 2009 12:05:43 -0800



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