Below are links to the IRS forms (https://www.irs.gov/forms-instructions) and instructions you will need to claim the adoption tax credit. To claim the adoption credit you must complete Form 8839 for the year you finalized the adoption. If you use a tax preparer or software, they should complete the form for you.
Form 8839
- Form 8839 for 2019
- Instructions for Form 8839 for 2019
- Form 8839 for 2018
- Instructions for Form 8839 for 2018
- Form 8839 for 2017
- Instructions for Form 8839 for 2017
- Form 8839 for 2016
- Instructions for Form 8839 for 2016
- Form 8839 for 2015
- Instructions for Form 8839 for 2015
- Form 8839 for 2014
- Instructions for Form 8839 for 2014
- Form 8839 for 2013
- Instructions for Form 8839 for 2013
- Form 8839 for 2012
- Instructions for Form 8839 for 2012