If you have qualified adoption expenses paid in 2020 and have not used up your $14,300 allowable credit then you can claim a credit. Qualified Adoption expenses are: Reasonable and necessary adoption fees, Court costs and attorney fees, Traveling expenses (including amounts spent for meals and lodging while away from home), and Other expenses that are directly related to and for the principal purpose of the legal adoption of an eligible child.Here is a link with more information on the Adoption Credit. In TurboTax use the "Search" function at the top right of your page. Type in "Adoption Credit" and use the "Jump to..." link at the top of the results. You will need your form 8839 from the prior year to complete the interview.

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My child was adopted in 2017 do I still have adopted credits I can claim

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If you have qualified adoption expenses paid in 2020 and have not used up your $14,300 allowable credit then you can claim a credit.

Qualified Adoption expenses are:

Reasonable and necessary adoption fees,
Court costs and attorney fees,
Traveling expenses (including amounts spent for meals and lodging while away from home), and
Other expenses that are directly related to and for the principal purpose of the legal adoption of an eligible child.

Here is a link with more information on the Adoption Credit.

In TurboTax use the "Search" function at the top right of your page. Type in "Adoption Credit" and use the "Jump to..." link at the top of the results.

You will need your form 8839 from the prior year to complete the interview.

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