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Ask the taxgirl: Subsequent Marriage and Homebuyer’s Credit

4 August 2009

Taxpayer asks: Single taxpayer elgible for and takes advantage of $8000 first time homebuyer credit. Prior to 3 yrs ownership, taxpayer gets married and wishes to put new spouse name on deed. Does that disqualify and require repayment of the $8000? Taxgirl says: Nope. Eligibility for the first-time homebuyer credit is determined on the date [...]

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Ask the taxgirl: MFS and Homebuyer’s Credit

3 August 2009

Taxpayer asks: I read your blog everyday and find it enjoyable and knowledgeable. My question to you today is about the First Time Home Buyers Credit. Last year my client filed MFJ. This year, they purchased a house but their combined incomes are over $170,000 so they are phased out and cannot get the $8,000 [...]

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Twitter Tax Tips #10

11 March 2009

If you file MFS and your spouse opts to itemize, you must also itemize your deductions. #TwitterTaxTip (For more on twitter tax tips, see my prior explanatory post.)

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Ask the taxgirl: Still Married After All These Years?

30 November 2008

Taxpayer asks: Tax girl, I have been seperated from my wife for over 20 years. But we have never had a legal seperation on paper. Can I file single or do I still have to file Married filing seperate? Thank you for any information you can give. Taxgirl says: The feds look to state law [...]

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Ask the Taxgirl: Living Together

13 April 2007

Taxpayer asks:  My husband and I are married, lived apart most of 2006 but did reside together the last several weeks of 2006. My husband retired and had no income for 2006. I had only interest income – more than $3, based on that believe that because of "living together at the end of 2006". [...]

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Ask the Taxgirl: Nonresident Spouse

1 March 2007

Taxpayer asks: I just got married to my beautiful wife who happens to be Australian. I’m a graduate student in San Diego and she hasn’t come to live with me yet.  My wedding was on December 27th so I’m wondering if it is somehow illegal for me to file my taxes as unmarried.  She has [...]

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