Federal Budget Announcement
The federal budget released yesterday contains a few items of interest to those in the residential construction industry. In summary, they are as follows:
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:
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:
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.
If you are interested in buying property in the Vancouver Lower Mainland of British Columbia,
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If you are interested in selling your house in the Vancouver lower mainland,
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