Recession Help: Claim a 2009 Home Purchase on your 2008 Tax Return

I just ran into a tax-related article that some of you may find very valid and useful. You could save thousands on your 2008 tax return, or you could wind up with a couple extra thousand dollars to spend this April.

As a quick overview, here's what's up: as part of the latest stimulus plan, Obama has officially allowed certain individuals the right to claim a $4,000-$8,000 tax credit for buying a home in 2009 (and before April 1, 2008) on their 2008 tax returns.

Read the post to learn more about qualifying and if you're still uncertain, contact the IRS by phone. The blog contains a contact number for the IRS, which we confirmed is a legitimate IRS telephone number.