The adoption credit is designed to assist adoptive families by offsetting some of the costs associated with adoption. In 2025, the adoption credit is capped at $17,280 for qualified expenses per adoption (not per return). A pivotal update this year is that part of the credit, up to $5,000, is refundable. This new feature allows adoptive families to receive a cash refund if the credit exceeds their total tax liability.
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