@Critter#2 In looking at the TurboTax FAQ linked below, it indicates that taxpayers "may" be able to use the Adoption Credit in the years prior to the finalization of the adoption. However, it also states that the credit is a one-time credit, so it may be advantageous (depending on the amount of qualified expenses) to hold off on claiming the credit until the adoption is final.
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