Legal Question in Real Estate Law in South Carolina

$8000 First Time Home Buyer Tax Credit

I bought a house just over 3 years ago. The mortgage is in my name only. I signed all the documents at closing. I claim all house related items on my taxes. I added my girlfriend to the deed about 2 years ago, but she is not on the mortgage.

We are buying a new home (which will become our primary residence) in her name and selling our other home. Is she considered a first-time home-buyer? I was trying to be responsible by putting her on the deed, and I'm afraid that move may have lost me $8000.


Asked on 4/16/09, 4:38 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Robert Johnston Law Offices of Robert J. Johnston

Re: $8000 First Time Home Buyer Tax Credit

In regards to the specific words, "FIRST TIME HOME BUYER."............If you did not sell the home to her then she did not buy the home.

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Answered on 4/16/09, 4:42 pm


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