Homeownership Affordability Act of 2007

Summary

Homeownership Affordability Act of 2007 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to deem qualified homeowner downpayment assistance as a charitable purpose for income, estate, and gift tax purposes. Defines "qualified homeowner downpayment assistance" as a gift of cash for the purpose of providing any downpayment for the purchase of a principal residence for a taxpayer whose modified adjusted gross income does not exceed $110,000 ($220,000 for joint returns), if: (1) such gift does not exceed 20% of 110 percent of the maximum principal obligation allowable; and (2) the purchase price of such property does not exceed 110 percent of such amount. Denies an income tax deduction to a donor of homeowner downpayment assistance who receives a direct financial benefit in connection with the purchase of a principal residence for which downpayment assistance was provided. Allows a gift tax exclusion for a homeowner downpayment gift.

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• Introduced in House (text)

  Introduced in House · EN · 27 June 2007

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  Introduced in House · EN · 27 June 2007

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• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 27 June 2007

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