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WASHINGTON – April 13, 2010 – U.S. taxes can be offset by a number of real estate-related credits and deductions, and the IRS offers information on each.

Karen Russell, real estate industry liaison for Georgia, and in this instance, Florida as well, compiled a list of educational documents for the real estate industry to share with homebuyers and sellers.

“I am sharing the following links regarding credits available to first time homebuyers and long-term homeowners wishing to replace their primary residence,” Russell says. “This information can be printed and placed for easy viewing” by interested buyers and sellers.

Energy Incentives for Individuals: http://www.irs.gov/newsroom/article/0,,id=206875,00.html

Seven Facts about the Non-business Energy Property Credit: http://www.irs.gov/newsroom/article/0,,id=214979,00.html

First-Time Homebuyer Credit: http://www.irs.gov/newsroom/article/0,,id=204671,00.html

Seven Important Facts about Claiming the First-Time Homebuyer Credit: http://www.irs.gov/newsroom/article/0,,id=202222,00.html

Five Tips About the First-Time Homebuyer Credit Documentation Requirements: http://www.irs.gov/newsroom/article/0,,id=219518,00.html

Ten Important Facts about the Extended First-Time Homebuyer Credit: http://www.irs.gov/newsroom/article/0,,id=215827,00.html

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