The Worker, Homeownership, and Business Assistance Act of 2009 has extended the tax credit of up to $8,000 for qualified first-time home buyers purchasing a principal residence. It also authorized a tax credit of up to $6,500 for qualified repeat home buyers.

• Frequently asked questions about the $8,000 first-time home buyer tax credit.
• Frequently asked questions about the $6,500 tax credit for repeat home buyers.
• Some key points for prospective home buyers.
• Special rules that apply to members of the military, the foreign service and the intelligence community.