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Question: Can I Amend my 2008 taxes to get first time home buyers 2009 credit?

I bought my house January 30th. I filed my 2008 taxes Feb. 7th 2009. The stimulus Package got approved Feb 19th… can I amend my taxes to get the credit this year?
In its efforts to stimulate the economy and revive the housing market, Congress has enacted legislation providing a tax credit of up to $8,000 for first-time home buyers.

But time is of the essence for buyers who want to take advantage of this opportunity. Only homes purchased on or after January 1, 2009 and before December 1, 2009 are eligible. Use the links below to find out more about the tax credit.

http://www.federalhousingtaxcredit.com/2009/home2.html

Answer: you are not eligible for the 2009 credit. Had to buy your house AFTER 02/01/09.

Plus no one can claim the 2009 credit until they file their 2009 taxes.

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