First Time Homebuyer Credit not taken 5 years ago

[rmcgrobi]

Client divorced and bought own home 5 years ago. Trouble is the credit for new home ownership was not taken into consideration on tax returns. I think it's too late now. What do others think? Thanks for any/all replies.

[Lion]

You can file for a refund for three years after the due date/filing date or two years after the tax was paid, whichever is later. Sounds like your client has passed those dates, unless he paid very late.

[taxea]

If he owned a home when he was married he doesn't qualify for the credit.

[spanel]

What year was this house purchased?

Are you saying that your client got a divorce and then purchased a home? Did your client live in a home prior to that, that either spouse owned?

Your probably to late anyway to "claim" a refund...


Chris

[spanel]

Client divorced and bought own home 5 years ago. Trouble is the credit for new home ownership was not taken into consideration on tax returns. I think it's too late now. What do others think? Thanks for any/all replies.

What was the date this occurred? This credit expired more than 5 years from today.... 5/11/16... in fact it expired more than 6 years ago.

Chris