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Instructions for IRS Form 8839 Qualified Adoption Expenses
This document contains official instructions for IRS Form 8839 , Qualified Adoption Expenses - a tax form released and collected by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), a subdivision of the U.S. Department of the Treasury. An up-to-date fillable IRS Form 8839 is available for download through this link.
FAQ
Q: What is IRS Form 8839?
A: IRS Form 8839 is a form used to claim qualified adoption expenses as a tax credit.
Q: What are qualified adoption expenses?
A: Qualified adoption expenses are necessary and reasonable adoption-related expenses, including adoption fees, court costs, and legal fees.
Q: Who can claim the tax credit for qualified adoption expenses?
A: The tax credit for qualified adoption expenses can be claimed by taxpayers who have incurred these expenses during the process of adopting a child.
Q: What is the purpose of IRS Form 8839?
A: The purpose of IRS Form 8839 is to provide the necessary information to claim the tax credit for qualified adoption expenses.
Q: What documentation do I need to include with IRS Form 8839?
A: You need to include supporting documentation such as adoption agency receipts, court orders, and legal agreements to validate your qualified adoption expenses.
Q: Can I claim the tax credit if I have already received reimbursement for my adoption expenses?
A: No, you cannot claim the tax credit for qualified adoption expenses if you have already been reimbursed for those expenses.
Q: Are there income limits for claiming the tax credit for qualified adoption expenses?
A: Yes, there are income limits. The tax credit phases out for taxpayers with modified adjusted gross incomes above a certain threshold.
Q: Is there a limit to the amount of tax credit I can claim for qualified adoption expenses?
A: Yes, there is a limit to the amount of tax credit that can be claimed for qualified adoption expenses. The limit is adjusted annually and varies each year.
Q: When should I file IRS Form 8839?
A: IRS Form 8839 should be filed with your federal income tax return for the year in which the adoption expenses were incurred.
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