If I received the tax credit although working as a contractor in Iraq, will I have to repay it?

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In July I purchased a home and qualified for the tax credit.  I am a U.S. citizen (former military) working in Iraq as a contractor supporting the U.S. Military.  The home I purchased is my primary residence, but until my extended work is finished here, I come home on r&r every 4 months or so.  Although I carry a Military I.D. (CAC) Card, I am still here in a support capacity as a civilian.  Will I have to repay the money back to the IRS due to the fact that I'm not living in the house full time?
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I believe that all you have to do is claim that residence as a primary. Keep that address on your license and your bank statements and tax returns. If you are away for work, that shouldnt count. You should consult a cpa for exact advice, but it would all depend on how you present the information. Remember that the irs also has no exact definition of primary residence.
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