As you are surely aware by now, the government extended the First Time Home Buyer Credit through April 30, 2009.  What this means is if you haven't owned a primary residence in the past 3 years, you may qualify for an $8,000 tax credit for purchasing a home.  There are some restrictions that may apply, so click here to be directed to the government website.

   In addition to the first time home buyer, the government added a move-up/repeat home buyer tax credit.  To see if you would qualify for the move-up tax credit, click here.

 

http://www.federalhousingtaxcredit.com/faq2.php#1