Jan. 4, 2011
Dear George: My husband and I were both homeowners when we got married in 2011, and our respective homes were our primary residences. Can we claim two homestead exemptions for 2011?
Answer: As long as you and your husband owned your own homes and used them as your principal residences on Jan. 1, 2011, you are entitled to the general homestead exemption on each of your homes. For information on what to do now that you’re married, check with the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts.
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