If I received assistance through a non profit, can I no longer claim the adoption tax credit?
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It depends on if you claimed a Special Needs Child or not.
A child has special needs for purpose of the adoption expenses if:
Don't confuse "children with special needs" for purposes of the adoption credit with the definitions of "children with special needs" for other purposes. Foreign children aren't considered to have special needs for purposes of the adoption credit. Even U.S. children who have disabilities may not have special needs for purposes of the adoption credit. Generally, "special needs adoptions" are the adoptions of children whom the state's child welfare agency considers difficult to place for adoption.
The credit is nonrefundable, which means it's limited to your tax liability for the year. However, any credit in excess of your tax liability may be carried forward for up to five years.
For more information please check Adoption Credit
So if the child does not have special needs, you can’t claim the adoption credit if you received assistance from a non profit? Just wanted to be sure!
Correct. Unless you have out of pocket expenses.
Got it! We have some expenses, but most have been reimbursed through the non profit. Thank you!
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