If youdowishto account for this, enter the value of the dividend payment with a negative sign on the date a stock goes ex-dividend, and add the number back in when the dividend is received.
If you have not taken one out for this tax year and wishtodo so you should act quickly as you will have todo so before the end of the tax year (5 April 2004).
So if you haven't filed your taxes yet, but you're thinking about buying a house -- (laughter) -- you can request a six-month extension until October 15th, and claim the credit before then. (Applause.) Or if you've already filed your taxes, or youwishtodo so before April 15th, you can just amend your form later this year after you've bought your home and get your money then.