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
Sharon
Nope. Legally, you and your wife are the same person.
Comment by Ryan M — December 12, 2009 @ 3:48 pm
Maureen
the $8000 credit was for primary homes purchased by Nov. 30, 2009, she missed it
Comment by tro — December 14, 2009 @ 6:08 am
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!
Comment by Bostonian In MO — December 16, 2009 @ 11:33 pm
Courtney
No. You’re considered together, and together you are not a first time homebuyer.
Comment by ronnlynn — December 19, 2009 @ 8:29 am
Billy
No. For a married person to be eligible, their spouse must be also.
Comment by Judy — December 20, 2009 @ 2:48 am