What is the adoption credit Carl and Jenny can claim in 2016? b. How much credit could they claim if the adoption falls through and is never finalized?

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Carl and Jenny adopt a Russian orphan. The adoption takes 2 years and two trips to Russia and is finalized in 2016. They pay $6,000 in 2015 and $7,500 in 2016 of qualified adoption expenses. In 2016, Carl and Jenny have AGI of $150,000. a. What is the adoption credit Carl and Jenny can claim in 2016? b. How much credit could they claim if the adoption falls through and is never finalized? c. How much credit could they claim if their AGI was $203,100? View Solution:
Carl and Jenny adopt a Russian orphan The adoption takes