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Instructions for IRS Form 8839
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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 tax form used to claim qualified adoption expenses.
Q: What are qualified adoption expenses?
A: Qualified adoption expenses are the necessary expenses incurred by the taxpayer for the adoption of a child.
Q: Who can claim qualified adoption expenses?
A: Taxpayers who have adopted a child and have incurred qualified adoption expenses can claim these expenses.
Q: What information is needed to complete Form 8839?
A: To complete Form 8839, you will need information such as the child's name, the adoption agency's name, and the expenses incurred.
Q: Can I claim adoption expenses for a foreign adoption?
A: Yes, you can claim qualified adoption expenses for both domestic and foreign adoptions.
Q: Is there a limit to the amount of adoption expenses that can be claimed?
A: Yes, there is a limit to the amount of adoption expenses that can be claimed. The limit for 2021 is $14,440 per child.
Q: Are there income limits for claiming adoption expenses?
A: Yes, there are income limits for claiming adoption expenses. The maximum credit is reduced for taxpayers with modified adjusted gross income (MAGI) above a certain threshold.
Q: How do I submit Form 8839?
A: Form 8839 can be submitted by attaching it to your federal income tax return.
Q: Can I claim adoption expenses if the adoption is not finalized?
A: No, you can only claim adoption expenses if the adoption is finalized.
Q: What is the adoption credit?
A: The adoption credit is a nonrefundable tax credit that helps offset qualified adoption expenses.
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