Can you claim homestead property tax when you file separately? Michigan is saying my wife and I both have to repay the credit, we file separately.

[MaryK1 · Accepted solution]

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