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    agarwalnitin Posts: 1, Reputation: 1
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    Feb 18, 2010, 03:39 PM
    I am on H1 since August 2009. Do I qualify for first-time homebuyer tax credit?
    I am on H1B since August 2009 and was a student (on F1 visa status) from July 2003 to July 2009. I bought a home in October 2009. Do I qualify for first-time homebuyer tax credit?
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    Apr 21, 2010, 02:50 PM
    You qualify if you are married and you file jointly with your wife.

    If you are single, you are out of luck!
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