I would like to point out 2 important changes:  Along with Form 5405 you MUST include documentation such as your RESPA closing statement.  Because there is more documentation required to claim your tax credit for both a repeat and a first time home buyer, your tax return must be filed manually.  So remember – more documentation and manual filing is what you’ll have to do. 

For more information, just go to the IRS website .  It’s really not hard to take care of this and since you will have purchased your home recently, it shouldn’t be difficult to access your RESPA closing statement.  As always, I recommend that you consult with a tax professional.