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Refundable Adoption Tax Credit: Financial Support for Adopting Families.

This act modifies tax laws to make the adoption tax credit refundable. This means families adopting children can receive money back, even if their tax liability is less than the credit amount, helping to cover adoption costs. These changes will take effect from 2025.
Key points
Adoption tax credit becomes refundable: families can receive money even if they don't owe enough taxes to claim the full credit.
Simplified adoption verification: standardized third-party affidavits will be introduced to streamline the process.
Unused credit from previous years can be carried forward and applied under the new refundable system.
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_S_1458
Sponsor: Sen. Cramer, Kevin [R-ND]
Process start date: 2025-04-10
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Adoption Tax Credit Refundability Act of 2025

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_S_1458.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2025-04-10.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Adoption tax credit becomes refundable: families can receive money even if they don't owe enough taxes to claim the full credit.
  • Simplified adoption verification: standardized third-party affidavits will be introduced to streamline the process.
  • Unused credit from previous years can be carried forward and applied under the new refundable system.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Cramer, Kevin [R-ND].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-23.

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