Raising kids is expensive. If you're trying to adopt, it can cost you even more. But there is tax help available.
Parents can claim a tax credit that covers some adoption expenses.
Like parenting, claiming the credit is not easy. The exact year you can claim your expenses depends on several factors, including when the expenses were paid, when the adoption was finalized and even whether your new son or daughter is a U.S. citizen or resident. The rules for a foreign adoption are slightly different. In these cases, any costs you incur cannot be taken until the year the adoption is final. With domestic adoptions, you can claim your expenses even if the adoption never is completed.