Presiding Officer Diane Yatauro Encourages First Time Home Buyers to Apply for an $8,000 Tax Credit

Nassau County Presiding Officer Diane Yatauro (D-Glen Cove) encourages first time home buyers who have purchased a principal residence on or after January 1, 2009 and before December 1, 2009 to apply for the federal government’s $8,000 tax credit. The tax credit is included in the President’s recent stimulus package.

“This is great for first-time homeowners,” Legislator Yatauro said. “The tax credit has been increased to $8000 and now people who utilize revenue bond financing can use credit, unlike in the past. And there is no repayment required.”

For further information, contact the Long Island Board of Realtors, Government Affairs Department at www.realtor.org.