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posted May 31, 2019 7:23:34 PM

I need to do form 8839, but Turbo Tax didn't put that form in the return. Would like to finish that before it gets sent to the IRS.

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New Member
May 31, 2019 7:23:36 PM

IRS Form 8839 (Qualified Adoption Expenses) is Available in TurboTax Online and Desktop.

To go to Form 8839 Online:

1. Sign In to TurboTax

2. Click on "Take me to my return" (Online) 

3. Select the "Federal Taxes" tab

4. Select "Deductions and Credits"

5. Select "I'll chose what I work on"

6. Select "Adoption Credit" click  "start or edit"


To go to Form 8839 on TurboTax Desktop:

1. Open TurboTax Desktop

2. Go to "Search Topics" (on top middle of screen) 

3. Type "Form 8839" and press "enter" 

4. Select "Form 8839" and press "ok" 


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New Member
May 31, 2019 7:23:36 PM

IRS Form 8839 (Qualified Adoption Expenses) is Available in TurboTax Online and Desktop.

To go to Form 8839 Online:

1. Sign In to TurboTax

2. Click on "Take me to my return" (Online) 

3. Select the "Federal Taxes" tab

4. Select "Deductions and Credits"

5. Select "I'll chose what I work on"

6. Select "Adoption Credit" click  "start or edit"


To go to Form 8839 on TurboTax Desktop:

1. Open TurboTax Desktop

2. Go to "Search Topics" (on top middle of screen) 

3. Type "Form 8839" and press "enter" 

4. Select "Form 8839" and press "ok"