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    Sep 11, 2009, 08:18 AM
    H1b and H4 first time homebuyers

    Hi. My husband and I are in the process of buying our first home. He is on H1b visa and I am on H4 visa. We have been in the USA for almost 3years. Can we claim the first time homebuyer's credit $8k? Both of our names are on the title/deed of the property. Should we have it replaced to have only my husband's name on it? Our son and I have ITIN.
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    Sep 11, 2009, 12:43 PM
    Yes, as long as you close on the house no later than 30 November 2009.

    Both of your names can be on the title/deed.

    You will claim the $8,000 credit on your 2009 tax return by filing Form 5405.
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    Sep 14, 2009, 04:45 AM

    The amount of the credit begins to phase out for taxpayers whose adjusted gross income is more than $75,000, or $150,000 for joint filers. Your U.S. Tax Return: First-Time Homebuyer Credit
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