If you own the home jointly with another person and are filing separate returns, you are each legally entitled to half the credit. However, you can agree between you who is going to claim the credit on their return, or you can each claim half on your separate returns.
If you don't indicate Joint Occupancy, one of you can Efile and claim the credit now. Otherwise, you will need to wait until March 23 (approx.) to file when the Joint Occupancy details are resolved by the IRS.
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