My husband owes back child support (he has to pay back his daughter’s birthing expenses since they didn’t have insurance). I bought a house last year (on my own) and I see that the only way to get the full 8000 is to file jointly. Since the house is solely in my name, will filing the injured spouse form grant me the full tax credit amount for the house?
#1 by PsychopathicKids on May 18th, 2011
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Sounds illegal. I’d ask a lawyer.
#2 by Cathi K on May 18th, 2011
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No. The law actually says if you file mfs you only get half.
#3 by tro on May 18th, 2011
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I guess you don’t understand the meaning of filing jointly
if you file the injured spouse form his liabilities are separated from yours and his portion of the FTHB credit would be applied to his old liabilities would get your share, $4000
#4 by Judy on May 18th, 2011
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Nope. MIght give you half, but not all.