Yes you can claim the Homestead if you file separate, but the Total Household Resources must include income from both spouses whether filing separately or jointly and be less than $50,000. Net losses from business activity may not be used to reduce total household resources.
http://www.michigan.gov/documents/taxes/MI-1040CROwnersChecklist_405714_7.pdf
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