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The Federal tax credits for home buyers have been extended and expanded

November 18, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Recently President Obama signed into law the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 which: - Provides a tax credit equal to 10 percent of the sales price of the home, up to a maximum credit of $8,000.

Congressman Yarmuth Announces New Federal Assistance Available for Potential Homebuyers

Louisville, KY - November 16, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Congressman John Yarmuth (KY-3) was joined by Louisville Realtors, representatives from the Home Builders Association of Louisville, and local homeowners and recent homebuyers to announce that more Louisvillians than ever are eligible for a homebuyer’s tax credit.

Chandler Supports Extension of Homebuyer Tax Credit

WASHINGTON, DC - November 6, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Congressman Chandler voted in favor of extending and expanding the first-time homebuyer tax credit for an additional year, creating a new tax credit for current homeowners, and providing an additional extension for military families to purchase homes

Whitfield Works to Make Homeownership a Reality for Service Members

WASHINGTON, DC - October 8, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — U.S. Representative Ed Whitfield (KY-01) supported legislation today which will help members of the U.S. military purchase a home and ensure soldiers deployed abroad are not unfairly penalized under the law.

New Home Tax Credit Could Save Kentuckians Thousands

ERLANGER, KY - July 8, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) —A new tax credit goes into effect this month that could give some Kentuckians thousands of dollars back on the purchase of a new home. The New Home Tax Credit is an individual income tax credit and applies to a “qualified buyer” who purchases a home on or after July 26, 2009 and before July 26, 2010.

State Property Tax Rate Set at 12.2 Cents for 2009

FRANKFORT, KY - June 29, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — The Kentucky Department of Revenue has set the 2009 State Real Property Tax Rate at 12.2 cents per $100 of assessed value. Kentucky Revised Statute 132.020 requires the Department of Revenue to set the real property rate no later than July 1 of each year.

The Federal $8,000 tax credit for first time Home Buyers

February 25, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Recently President Obama signed into law the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 which:

REALTORS Push for Modernization of Occupational Tax Collection

Lexington, KY. 02/27/2008 – Kentucky REALTORS® were in Frankfort last week to support issues that have an impact on the real estate industry. The group met specifically with legislators to voice support for a change in the state’s tax code and a new way for cities to collect occupational license taxes.