Clients are currently married. For 2009, they were seperated. Husban filed HOH and wife filed MFS. Husband amended return to claim $8000 FTHB. Wife is upset she never saw the money. His name is the only name on the title. Does she have any recourse other than in the divorce settlement? I don't think this constitutes fraud, but it sure sounds a little shady.
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My only thought would be whether or not the taxpayer was truly qualified to file HOH. If he was, I don't see any problem from the tax point of view. As far as I can tell, HOH would be entitled to the 8000.00.You have the right to remain silent. Anything you say will be misquoted, then used against you.Comment
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I am a little confused as to why someone would purchase a home while separated with a divorce on the horizon.Comment
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I would guess he was kicked out of whatever housing they lived in while together and needed a place to stay?Originally posted by rgtaxservice View PostComment
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Why should she be entitled to the $$$ if it was his house purchased after they separated? (Assume he qualified as no ownership in last 3 yrs, and was eligible to file HOH.) If he did not, she might have a reason to make things a little difficult for him. HOH status would involve a child. Is she asking for child support? Let her lawyer handle.Originally posted by taxdude71 View PostComment
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Why do you assume the wife has the child? From the OP, it seems the husband has the child, and bought a home. Why should she be entitled to anything?Comment
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Husband has child. There was a brief reconcilation when they bought the house. His name is the only one on the title, but they are both on the loan.Comment
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