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.

FAQ

Q: What is IRS Form 8839?
A: IRS Form 8839 is a tax form used to claim qualified adoption expenses on your income tax return.

Q: What are qualified adoption expenses?
A: Qualified adoption expenses are expenses directly related to the legal adoption of an eligible child.

Q: Who can claim qualified adoption expenses?
A: Taxpayers who have incurred qualified adoption expenses for the adoption of an eligible child.

Q: What is an eligible child?
A: An eligible child is a child under the age of 18 or a child who is physically or mentally unable to take care of themselves.

Q: What expenses can be claimed on Form 8839?
A: Expenses such as adoption fees, court costs, attorney fees, and travel expenses can be claimed on Form 8839.

Q: How do I fill out Form 8839?
A: You will need to provide information about yourself, the adopted child, and the adoption expenses incurred.

Q: Is there a deadline for filing Form 8839?
A: Form 8839 should be filed with your tax return for the year in which the adoption became final.

Q: Can I claim a tax credit for adoption expenses?
A: Yes, you can claim a tax credit for qualified adoption expenses.

Q: How much is the adoption tax credit?
A: The adoption tax credit for 2021 is up to $14,440 per child.