Adoption credit

[dmp3457]

Can we claim adoption credit using turbo tax?

[xmasbaby0 · Accepted solution]

TurboTax can handle the adoption credit.  You have provided no details; we could be more helpful if you tell us more.

[dmp3457]

We are adopting two 4 year old girls this year. We live in North Carolina. If using turbo tax can we file the adoption credit when doing out taxes this year?

[John-H2021]

Yes you can use TurboTax to claim the adoption credit.

Here is a link that will show you how to enter it in the program

https://ttlc.intuit.com/turbotax-support/en-us/help-article/tax-credits-deductions/claim-adoption-cr...

[dmp3457]

Are we eligible for an adoption credit if we didn’t spend any money on the adoption?

[John-H2021]

You would need expenses for the credit below are the qualifing expenses

Expenses which qualify for the adoption credit include:

• Adoption fees
• Attorney fees
• Home studies by an authorized placement agency
• Court costs
• Travel expenses including meals and lodging while away from home
• Visas and re-adoption expenses for a foreign child

[DoninGA]

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@dmp3457 wrote:

Are we eligible for an adoption credit if we didn’t spend any money on the adoption?

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There is no adoption credit if your adoption expenses are $0

[xmasbaby0]

https://ttlc.intuit.com/turbotax-support/en-us/help-article/tax-credits-deductions/claim-adoption-cr...

[SuziM]

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