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The adoption tax benefits provide an incentive for individuals or families to adopt an eligible child. The 2020 maximum dollar amount per eligible child is $14,300. If your expenses were spread over multiple years, you might be able to spread the credit over multiple tax returns (see Who Qualifies and What Adoption Expenses Qualify below).
Included in the tax benefits is a nonrefundable tax credit. This is a dollar-for-dollar reduction in the amount of federal taxes owed (tax liability) for the year. You won't get a refund if the tax credit is more than your total tax owed for the year. However:
To claim the adoption tax credit in TurboTax:
An eligible child is:
Regarding the adoption tax credit, keep in mind:
Having the same issue outlined above and followed the steps. TT is stating I do not qualify for the credit. Eligible adoption expenditures incurred in 2021 and trying to claim on 2022. Can you please advise thoughts on next steps?
If you believe you qualify for the Adoption Credit, I would suggest deleting Form 8839, closing TurboTax, clear your Cache and Cookies and step through the section again.
Since we can't see your return in this forum, here's more info on the Adoption Credit.
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