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To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to make the credit for the adoption of special needs children refundable.

12/15/2023, 3:56 PM

Summary of Bill HR 2510

Bill 118 hr 2510, also known as the "Refundable Adoption Tax Credit for Special Needs Children Act," aims to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to make the credit for the adoption of special needs children refundable.

Currently, the adoption tax credit is non-refundable, meaning that if a taxpayer's credit exceeds their tax liability, they do not receive the excess amount as a refund. This can be a barrier for families looking to adopt special needs children, as the costs associated with these adoptions can be significant.

By making the adoption tax credit refundable, this bill would provide financial assistance to families who adopt special needs children, helping to offset the expenses involved in the adoption process. This could make it easier for more families to open their homes to children with special needs, ultimately benefiting both the children and the adoptive families. The bill does not specify the exact amount of the refundable credit or any income limitations for eligibility. However, it is clear that the intention is to provide additional support to families who are willing to adopt special needs children, potentially increasing the number of adoptions of these vulnerable children. Overall, the "Refundable Adoption Tax Credit for Special Needs Children Act" seeks to promote and support the adoption of special needs children by making the adoption tax credit refundable, providing financial assistance to families who open their hearts and homes to these children.

Current Status of Bill HR 2510

Bill HR 2510 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since April 6, 2023. Bill HR 2510 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on April 6, 2023.  Bill HR 2510's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. as of April 6, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 2510

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
0
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 2510

Primary Policy Focus

Taxation

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