Will my wife be eligible for the First-Time Home Buyer Credits?
di_cassano asked:
I bought a home 2 years ago, the home owner is myself only. If my wife buys a $200,000 worth of home in February, will she be able to claim the $8,000 tax credit as a first time home buyer? Thanks.
Marion
I bought a home 2 years ago, the home owner is myself only. If my wife buys a $200,000 worth of home in February, will she be able to claim the $8,000 tax credit as a first time home buyer? Thanks.
Marion
December 12th, 2009 at 3:48 pm
Sharon
Nope. Legally, you and your wife are the same person.
December 14th, 2009 at 6:08 am
Maureen
the $8000 credit was for primary homes purchased by Nov. 30, 2009, she missed it
December 16th, 2009 at 11:33 pm
Leonard
Nope. For a married person to claim the credit, BOTH spouses must be eligible for the credit. You clearly are not and that renders her ineligible as well. It does not matter that she is buying the home on her own, or whether you file a joint return or separate returns. Sorry!
December 19th, 2009 at 8:29 am
Courtney
No. You’re considered together, and together you are not a first time homebuyer.
December 20th, 2009 at 2:48 am
Billy
No. For a married person to be eligible, their spouse must be also.