FTHB-Two Owners?

[zeros]

I think I saw this previously but can't locate now. Client and girlfriend purchased house together. Can each one claim 1/2 the credit? Can I assume the paperwork would have to be in both names to claim and IRS to verify?

[Dusty2004]

Both can claim part of the credit

You can use any appropriate method to determine who gets the credit.

% Based on down payment
% Based on how much each is paying monthly
Equal Percents
Etc.

Yes, both names have to be on the mortgage and the closing papers.

Dusty