We are pleased to confirm that the Adoption Tax Credit (ATC), which was scheduled to expire in 2010, was extended for one-year (through December 31, 2011). The highlights of the ATC are; The maximum credit was increased from $12,150 to $13,170, The ATC is now retroactive to January 1, 2009. This represents a potential increase of $1,000 for adoptive families. The ATC was made refundable. If a family has no tax liability, the IRS will refund the amount due. The extension of the ATC through 2011, was passed as part of the health care reform bill which was signed into law by President Obama on Monday, March 22, 2010. There was some concern that the ATC would be included in the reconciliation process, however we have confirmed that it is not part of reconciliation which means the ATC is law until December 31, 2011.
If you had adoption-related income and/or expenses, any one or a combination of benefits, credits and exclusions could substantially reduce your tax liability.
NOTE: The tax credit does not cover expenses for adoption of a spouse's child (stepparent adoption)
The Adoption Tax Credit is a valuable benefit for adopting families, but one of the most complicated tax law provisions applicable to middle-income families. The details of how it works, acceptable expenses, who qualifies, and other "small print" items have been harder to understand.
The following information is presented in two parts:
- What you need to know
- IRS definitions and explanations
- The tax credit applies to domestic and international adoptions, but the procedure is not the same. Credit for expenses for international adoptions can be claimed only after finalization; for domestic adoptions, the credit can be applied even if the adoption does not go through.
- The full credit can be taken for domestic special needs adoption even when the qualifying expenses don't reach that limit.
- The credit is per child, not per year, so even if you claim expenses paid out over more than one year for one adoption, the total credit amount remains at the annual level set by the IRS.
- determine your eligibility;
- learn how the credit works with your particular adoption;
- develop a system to track and document expenses;
- do your taxes, work with a professional.
Form 8839 is the form you need to file. The form will include expenses covered by the Adoption Tax Credit, any payments or reimbursements you may have received from Employer Adoption Assistance Benefits, and your child's Social Security or Tax ID number (required for filing).
- To take the credit or exclusion, complete Form 8839 (PDF), Qualified Adoption Expenses. You will attach Form 8839 to Form 1040 (PDF) or Form 1040A (PDF) and report the credit on line 52 of Form 1040 or line 34 of Form 1040A.
- Visit the download page to view and/or download the forms you'll need for adoption-related tax filing. Forms are available in various formats, and include:
- Form 8839 - for itemizing qualifying adoption-related expenses.
- Form SS-5 - to apply for a Social Security Number for your child.
- Form W-7 - to apply for an Individual Taxpayer ID Number (ITIN) if your child is a resident or non-resident alien who does not qualify for an SSN.
- Form W-7A - to apply for an Adoption Taxpayer ID Number (ATIN) if you are in the process of adopting a US citizen or resident, and cannot get an SSN until the adoption is final.
Many states provide reimbursement of a certain amount of non-recurring adoption expenses. Be sure to check with your state tax office to learn more about it, and contact your local IRS office if you need more information or direct assistance with preparing your tax return.
....Finally, when filing your tax returns consult your own tax advisor to make sure you haven't overlooked anything!
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