MANY ACTIVE VETERANS CAN STILL RECEIVE $8,500 TAX CREDIT WHEN PURCHASING A HOME..... Active veterans who served on official, extended-duty service outside of the United States for a minimum of 90 days during the period between December 1, 2008 and May 1, 2010 are granted the 1-year extension on the home buyer tax credit.... If you fit this criteria you have until May 1, 2011 to close the deal...