Qualified expenses
Adoption fees, court costs, attorney fees, travel expenses for the adoption, and meals and lodging while away from home.
Special needs adoptions
For state-determined special needs adoptions, you claim the full $16,810 regardless of actual expenses. The adoption doesn't need to be finalized with expenses for this.
Have a specific situation?
Call the office and a human answers.
Common questions
- Is the credit refundable?
- No. It's non-refundable but can be carried forward up to five years.