Comments on: Will my wife be eligible for the First-Time Home Buyer Credits?

By: Judy

Judy — Sun, 20 Dec 2009 02:48:45 +0000

Billy

No. For a married person to be eligible, their spouse must be also.

By: ronnlynn

ronnlynn — Sat, 19 Dec 2009 08:29:29 +0000

Courtney

No. You’re considered together, and together you are not a first time homebuyer.

By: Bostonian In MO

Bostonian In MO — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 23:33:22 +0000

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!

By: tro

tro — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 06:08:36 +0000

Maureen

the $8000 credit was for primary homes purchased by Nov. 30, 2009, she missed it

By: Ryan M

Ryan M — Sat, 12 Dec 2009 15:48:55 +0000

Sharon

Nope. Legally, you and your wife are the same person.