http://www.zillow.com/advice-thread/I-own-home-in-another-state-but-it-isn%27t-my-primary-residence-Do-I-qualify-for-the-8000-tax-credit/220719/ Zillow Advice | Zillow Real Estate http://www.zillow.com/advice-thread/I-own-home-in-another-state-but-it-isn%27t-my-primary-residence-Do-I-qualify-for-the-8000-tax-credit/220719/ <p>Do you stay at this home more than six months out of the year-even if you stay at another place the rest of the time you&nbsp;MAY qualify if it is the only home you own. You must meet some other rules but it might be worth talking to your tax professional.</p> Mon, 13 Apr 2009 01:16:00 GMT http://www.zillow.com/advice-thread/I-own-home-in-another-state-but-it-isn%27t-my-primary-residence-Do-I-qualify-for-the-8000-tax-credit/220719/ 2009-04-13T01:16:00Z http://www.zillow.com/advice-thread/I-own-home-in-another-state-but-it-isn%27t-my-primary-residence-Do-I-qualify-for-the-8000-tax-credit/220719/ You have to live in the home you recently purchased in order to receive the 10% or $8000 tax credit, whichever is lower. Sun, 12 Apr 2009 20:19:00 GMT http://www.zillow.com/advice-thread/I-own-home-in-another-state-but-it-isn%27t-my-primary-residence-Do-I-qualify-for-the-8000-tax-credit/220719/ 2009-04-12T20:19:00Z http://www.zillow.com/advice-thread/I-own-home-in-another-state-but-it-isn%27t-my-primary-residence-Do-I-qualify-for-the-8000-tax-credit/220719/ Has the home in another state been used as your (you and/or your spouse) residence at any time during the last three years? &nbsp;&nbsp; If so, you would not be eligible.&nbsp; If not, you might be.&nbsp; Tue, 07 Apr 2009 21:34:00 GMT http://www.zillow.com/advice-thread/I-own-home-in-another-state-but-it-isn%27t-my-primary-residence-Do-I-qualify-for-the-8000-tax-credit/220719/ 2009-04-07T21:34:00Z