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Congress Makes Adoption Tax Credit Permanent
The Adoption Tax Credit that was set to expire at the end of 2012 is now a permanent credit. The tax credit allows adoptive parents of children from foster care to reduce their federal income taxes. In the case of an adoption of a
What the Adoption Tax Credit
An adoptive family can apply this credit toward their federal tax liability, meaning it can reduce what they owe in federal income taxes for the year. Most adoptions from U.S. foster care qualify for the maximum amount of the credit even if no qualified adoption expenses occurred, such as necessary adoption fees, court costs, attorney fees, traveling expenses (including meals and lodging while away from home), and other expenses directly related to the legal adoption of an eligible child. If the State or County provides adoption assistance, that is proof that the child was determined to be special needs.
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has more information and required forms for claiming the adoption tax credit: irs.gov/taxtopics/tc607.html
You can also find more information about the Adoption Tax Credit on the following websites:
- Adoption Tax Credit Frequently Asked Questions : adoptiontaxcredit.org/faqs
- North American Council on Adoptable Children : nacac.org/
- Congressional Coalition on Adoption Institute :ccainstitute.org/
- Voice for Adoption : voice-for-adoption.org/
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