Qualified Adoption Expenses

Qualified Adoption Expenses

In U.S. tax law, the expenses eligible for the adoption credit, which is a direct dollar-for-dollar reduction in one's tax liability for each child under the age of 18 that a taxpayer adopts. Qualified adoption expenses include attorney's fees, court costs, and traveling expenses. It is important to note, however, that expenses incurred while adopting one's spouse's child are not qualified adoption expenses.