@firstadoptionparent18: Thanks for sharing that screenshot. If you click on QuickZoom to Schedule 3, Nonrefundable Credits, we will see what that amount on line 12 is comprised of. What I see is the tax of $14851 being reduced to zero because of your nonrefundable credits. This would include your Adoption Credit.
Next, you are given credit for your Federal Tax withholding, and the refundable Additional Child Credit, which results in your $12,791 refund. Other than not knowing what exactly comprises your Nonrefundable Credits, this makes perfect sense to me. Your adoption credit isn't being refunded, but your tax was reduced to zero and you're getting your withholding back.
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