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H.R. 2833In committee

Adoption Tax Credit Refundability Act of 2025

Introduced: Apr 10, 2025

Latest action date: Apr 10, 2025

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Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

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Congress
119th Congress
Introduced
Apr 10, 2025
Recorded roll calls
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Status detail: The most advanced recorded stage is committee consideration.

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Adoption Tax Credit Refundability Act of 2025

This bill makes the federal adoption tax credit refundable. The bill also requires the Internal Revenue Service to provide for a standardized third-party affidavit for purposes of verifying a legal adoption.

As background, individuals may claim a tax credit for qualified expenses to adopt a child. The maximum amount of the tax credit is $17,280 per child for 2025, which is adjusted annually for inflation. Income limitations apply. Under current law, the adoption tax credit is not refundable but may be carried forward for up to five subsequent tax years to reduce taxable income in those years.

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  1. Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

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