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To: bkcraun who wrote (93836)	2/5/2009 9:01:57 PM
From: Sr K	Respond to of 116555

"The amendment would allow taxpayers to claim the credit on their 2008 income tax return. It also seeks to prevent misuse by only allowing purchases of a principal residence and by recapturing the credit if the home is sold within two years of purchase. The amendment would sunset the current $7,500 housing tax credit on the date of enactment." isakson.senate.gov And if you don't pay taxes of $15,000 (or 10%, whichever is less) for 2008, you can't collect the maximum amount available.