I am buying a house this year before Nov 30

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and I want to take advantage of the $8000 tax credit. can I get the $8000 credit before I complete the purchase of the house?
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Took him six months to figure it out. Yikes.
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Did you seriously just ask and answer your own question Steve?
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FYI - the $8000 tax credit has been extended until April 2010.  Also, you cannot get the credit before you close.  You need to file your taxes and you will receive the credit after your taxes are paid.
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No, you must close first and then you can file to get the refund right away.
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