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CEDAR PARK, TX is located in Williamson County and is one of the fastest growing cities in the nation with a rapidly growing population around 52,058. From a population of 5,161 in 1990, Cedar Park has exploded on the popularity scale, developing into an urban center of over 50,000 residents in a little more than 20 years.
Cedar Park’s popularity as a place to live, work and raise families comes as no surprise to the citizens who helped the town grow. Located only 17 miles from the heart of downtown Austin; the State Capitol and home of The University of Texas, Cedar Park offers all the amenities of a major metropolitan area but far enough away to offer the relaxed life style that is in keeping with a family oriented community.
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GEORGETOWN, TX is located in Williamson County and was once home to roving Indians, today Georgetown is a community of more than 48,000. Known for its fastidiously preserved past and rich natural resources, the community works to maintain a balance between tremendous growth and preserving the quality of life amentities of a smaller community. ROUND ROCK, TX is located in Williamson County and offers quality education, a healthy economic landscape and affordable cost of living while maintaining a fun and safe environment. Round Rock, Texas (population - 91,571) is one of the fastest growing and best managed cities in Texas. The city has maintained high quality of life while becoming a major center for economic development in Central Texas. The city is known for its award-winning master plan, park system and school district as well as for having some of the lowest crime, property tax and utility rates in Texas. Located 15 miles north of Austin in the Central Texas hill country, Round Rock is the worldwide headquarters for Dell and has more than 20 major employers including: Cypress Semiconductor, Toppan Photomasks, Customer Care Network, Texas Guaranteed Student Loans, Sears Teleserv Customer Care Network, Cintas and TECO/Westinghouse.
Listed below, are some quick facts regarding the extension of the $8,000 first-time home buyers and $6,500 repeat home buyers tax credit. Extended $8,000 First-Time Home Buyers Tax Credit • This tax credit is for first-time home buyers only, for purchase of a primary residence, either resale or new. • The law defines “first-time home buyer” as a buyer who has not owned a principal residence during the three-year period prior to the purchase. For married taxpayers, the law takes into account the homeownership history of both spouses. In other words, married couples are not eligible to claim the first-time home buyer tax credit if either spouse has previously owned a home. They may, however, qualify for the repeat home buyer tax credit (see below). • The tax credit is equal to 10 percent of the home’s purchase price up to a maximum of $8,000. • The credit is available for homes purchased on or after January 1, 2009, under contract by April 30, 2010, and closing by June 30, 2010. • The income limits were raised: For sales occurring after November 6, 2009, the Act establishes income limits of $125,000 for single taxpayers and $225,000 for married couples filing joint returns. • The income limits for sales occurring on or after January 1, 2009 and on or before November 6, 2009 are $75,000 for individual taxpayers and $150,000 for married couples filing jointly. $6,500 Repeat Home Buyer Tax Credit • Qualified move-up or repeat home buyers purchasing any kind of home are eligible to claim this credit.• The law defines a qualified move-up home buyer (“long-time resident”) as a person who has owned and resided in the same home for at least five consecutive years of the eight years prior to the purchase date. For married taxpayers, the law takes into account the homeownership history of both the home buyer and his/her spouse. • Repeat home buyers do not have to purchase a home that is more expensive than their previous home to qualify for the tax credit. • This tax credit is equal to 10 percent of the home’s purchase price up to a maximum of $6,500. • The income limit for single taxpayers is $125,000; the limit is $225,000 for married taxpayers filing a joint return. |
