http://www.zillow.com/advice-thread/Question-about-8000-tax-credit/222845/ Zillow Advice | Zillow Real Estate http://www.zillow.com/advice-thread/Question-about-8000-tax-credit/222845/ If two individuals purchase a home and file their taxes separately, they would each be eligible for $4,000 of the tax credit, to a maximum of $8,000. <br/><br/>It sounds like it might be advantageous for you to file your 2009 taxes as a married couple as this would most likely maximize your tax credit. As a married couple you would qualify for $8,000 tax credit. But this is a question for the tax experts. Give them a call after April 15th and they will be more than happy to sort it all out. <br/><br/>Keep in mind there are other rules including income eligibility, etc.<br/><br/>Follow the link to the IRS for more questions and also consult a qualified tax preparer.<br/><br/><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.irs.gov/newsroom/article/0,,id=206293,00.html">http://www.irs.gov/newsroom/article/0,,id=206293,00.html</a><br/><br/><br/> Mon, 13 Apr 2009 05:23:00 GMT http://www.zillow.com/advice-thread/Question-about-8000-tax-credit/222845/ 2009-04-13T05:23:00Z