Applying Tax Credit To Down Payment

Question: I have recently heard that you can file for the 8000 dollar tax credit and hold the money even if you have?
not purchased a home? Is that true? Is there a way for me to apply and hold the money for a down payment in the future? If there is how do I go about doing that
Answer: No, not even close. You could be prosecuted for tax fraud if you apply for the credit and didn’t buy a house.
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Texas First Time Home Buyer Tax Credit