DavidD66
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Deductions & credits

No, according to the IRS,  An eligible child is an individual who is under the age of 18 or is physically or mentally incapable of self-care. Qualified adoption expenses don't include expenses that a taxpayer pays to adopt the child of the taxpayer's spouse.  

 

For more information, See IRS Topic No. 607 Adoption Credit and Adoption Assistance Programs

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