with blackman kallick says congress could decide to take a closer look at that... and maybe extend this year's tax rates into next year.. but they only have 4 months left to take action. if they fail to act.. you may have a lifetime opportunity.. in 2010 - but i don't want to take advantage of that myself. other once in a lifetime opportunities are also ending this year... including the 8-thousand dollar home buyer tax credit if you buy a home in 2009 you have until november 30th to complete the purchase of that home.. tax professionals continue to get lots of questions about who qualifies. there are questions for example, if my husband owned a home before we were married.. and i've never.. and now we're buying our next home.. do i qualify.. and the answer is if you are married... that precludes you. and remember to take advantage of the sales tax deduction on new car purchases under $49,500...if you bought your car between february 17th and december 31st 2009 - it applies to new cars, light trucks, motorcycles and motor homes... many people could see a signigicant