Some military home buyers can avoid repaying tax credit Published Dec. 8, 2010 By Richard Brock Legal office KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE, Miss. -- The first-time homebuyer credit gave up to $8,000 in tax credit on homes before Oct. 1. Eligible individuals file an Internal Revenue Service Form 5405 to claim the tax credit. There's a provision that most people who dispose of the home in less than 36 months have to repay the credit. Some members who receive permanent change of station orders may be concerned that they have to repay the credit. However, the recapture provision doesn't apply to military members who receive orders to a duty station more than 50 miles away from the home or who move to government quarters under government orders. For more information, call 376-8601 or visit https://aflegalassistance.law