First-time homebuyer credit claimed on sold home

If the taxpayer claimed the First-time Homebuyer Credit, but sold the home in
2024
, enter the following to report the credit repayment.
In the
Taxes
folder, use the
5405
screen to enter credit and sale information. Some of this information proformas if you prepared the clients return in previous years of UltraTax CS.
UltraTax CS reports the amount of credit received on the
First-time Homebuyer Credit taken
field in Screen 5405.
  • If the taxpayer is not a proforma client, enter the
    Date acquired
    ,
    Purchase price
    , and
    First-time homebuyer credit taken
    .
  • Enter the
    Date sold or no longer used as principal residence
    .
  • Select a
    Reason for disposition or change of main home
    .
  • Enter the
    Basis of the home
    , if different from the purchase price.
  • Enter the
    Selling price of home
    .
UltraTax CS calculates Form 5405 Parts I and II. If there is a credit repayment on Form 5405, line 8, UltraTax CS reports the amount on Form 1040, Schedule 2, line 10.
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