Tax Benefits for Adoption

Program Description
This program enables individuals to take a tax credit of up to $10,000 for qualifying expenses paid to adopt an eligible child (including a child with special needs). Qualifying expenses include reasonable and necessary adoption fees, court costs, attorney fees, traveling expenses (including amounts spent for meals and lodging while away from home), and other expenses directly related to and for which the principal purpose is the legal adoption of an eligible child.

An eligible child must be under 18 years old, or be physically or mentally incapable of caring for him or herself. The adoption credit or exclusion cannot be taken for a child who is not a United States citizen or resident unless the adoption becomes final. An eligible child is a child with special needs if he or she is a United States citizen or resident and a state determines that the child cannot or should not be returned to his or her parent's home and probably will not be adopted unless assistance is provided.

General Program Requirements
In order to qualify for this benefit program, you must have incurred expenses while adopting a child(ren) and you must be a taxpayer who is interested in receiving tax information and tax return preparation assistance.

Application Process
For more information, see the Program Contact Information below.

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