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Question

How can I enter adoption credit carry forward

Forum|Forum|1 year ago
December 2, 2024
6 replies
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Hello, I filed last year (2023) and exceed the maximum allowed of $15,950. How do I enter credit carry forward for 2024? Is there a row on (2023) 8839 form that specify that amount? Say the total qualified adoption expenses is $X, is the amount $X - $15950 correct for 2024 form for carrying forward from 2023? Thanks!

Level 15

In the Adoption Credit section you will be asked about a carryforward from the prior tax year.

On the Form 8839 the carryforward amount is entered on Line 13.

aminoacid12Author

Level 2

Thank you for your answer. If my qualified adoption expenses (2023 Form 8839 - line 5 is $16,950), on 2024 Form 8839 Line 13, can I enter $16,950 - $15,950 (last year max) = $1,000?

Level 15

If you had a $1,000 adoption credit carryover from 2023 then it would be entered on the 2024 Form 8839.