Can an overseas US citizen qualify for the first time home owner's tax credit?

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My daughter has worked in New Zealand for 5 years.  She is returning to the US in December or January and buying a home.  Can she qualify for the Tax Credit?
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As long as she meets the program guidelines and can qualify for a loan she is eligible for the program. Even if you have owned a home overseas, you are considered a 'first time home buyer' if you buy a home in  the U.S. and plan on using the U.S. home as your primary residence.

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 http://www.irs.gov/newsroom/article/0,,id=206291,00.html
 
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If she meets all other criteria.
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Yeah sure if she plans to file US taxes for 2009 and live in the house herself for 3 years.
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