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Replies (3)

- Eric Smith, "ohiosmitty"
- Contributions:352
No, I don't think you will be eligible.
No matter what, they test the eligibility of both spouses and both have to pass the eligibility.
No matter what, they test the eligibility of both spouses and both have to pass the eligibility.

- Michael Emery, "MikeEmery"
- Contributions:7298
No. The purchase date determines whether a taxpayer is a first-time homebuyer. Since the husband had ownership interest in a principal residence with the prior three years, neither taxpayer may take the first-time homebuyer credit. (verbatim from IRS website, see link)
http://www.irs.gov/newsroom/article/0,,id=206294,00.html
No and it doesn't matter how you file either. Make up the incentive loss with a low purchase price and a great mortgage. These 2 last longer than a one time tax credit. Welcome to Charlotte!!!





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