Along with the Federal Adoption Tax Credit, there are a number of States that also offer State level tax assistance for adoption.
For example, North Carolina has a State Adoption tax credit that is equal to 50% of the allowable tax credit claimed on your federal return (for 2009 that is $6,075).
$12,150 (2009 Federal Adoption Tax Credit) + $6,075 (2009 NC State Adoption Tax Credit) = $18,225 total Tax Credit.
One website lists the States below as having some assistance (be sure to check with your tax advisor since tax laws change frequently). Also, please let me know if your State has a tax credit or other assistance and is not listed below. I would love to compile an up-to-date list.
1. Arizona
2. California
3. Idaho
4. Iowa
5. Kansas
6. Maryland
7. Massachusetts
8. Michigan
9. Missouri
10. New Mexico
11. North Dakota
12. Oklahoma
13. Utah
14. West Virginia
15. Wisconsin
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Ohio also offers a tax credit now–$1500.
That is great to know! Thank you Karen!
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Now I know why you left MN – it was for the better State Adoption Credits! 🙂 Blessings – Dorothy
does any one know if there is an type of adoption tax credit in NY state?
Tony, I am not sure. The best thing to do is to contact a tax advisor or to look it up on the State tax site. Let me know what you find out . Blessings, Jason
do you know anything about Colorado?
Mississippi tax code allows for a maximum tax credit of $2500.