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Temporary Credit for First-time Homebuyers The recent American Housing Rescue and Foreclosure Prevention Act of 2008 (Housing Act) created a temporary credit to encourage home ownership.   Required Minimum Distributions Waived for 2009 Taxpayers can be subjected to an onerous excise tax if they take less than the required minimum distribution (RMD) from their retirement plan each year.   Deducting Fraudulent Investment Scheme Losses In spite of diligent efforts by regulatory organizations to prevent fraudulent investment schemes, unscrupulous individuals and firms continue to find ways to manipulate the system and defraud unwary investors.