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IRS Form 8839
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IRS Form 8839 Qualified Adoption Expenses
What Is IRS Form 8839?
This is a tax form that was released by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - a subdivision of the U.S. Department of the Treasury. Check the official IRS-issued instructions before completing and submitting the form.
FAQ
Q: What is IRS Form 8839?
A: IRS Form 8839 is used to claim qualified adoption expenses as a tax credit.
Q: What are qualified adoption expenses?
A: Qualified adoption expenses are reasonable and necessary expenses related to the legal adoption of a child.
Q: Who can claim the adoption expenses tax credit?
A: Only taxpayers who have adopted a child and incurred qualified adoption expenses can claim the tax credit.
Q: How much is the adoption expenses tax credit?
A: The amount of the tax credit depends on the expenses incurred and the taxpayer's income.
Q: Are there any income limitations for claiming the adoption expenses tax credit?
A: Yes, there are income limitations. The credit is phased out for taxpayers with higher incomes.
Q: What documentation is required to claim the adoption expenses tax credit?
A: Taxpayers must have documentation of the adoption expenses, such as receipts and legal paperwork.
Q: When should IRS Form 8839 be filed?
A: IRS Form 8839 should be filed with the taxpayer's annual tax return.
Q: Can the adoption expenses tax credit be carried forward or back?
A: No, the tax credit cannot be carried forward or back. It can only be claimed in the year the expenses were incurred.
Q: Are there any other tax benefits for adopting a child?
A: Yes, there may be other tax benefits, such as the adoption credit and the exclusion for employer-provided adoption assistance.
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