Get 2014 Form 8839. Qualified Adoption Expenses - Irs

Filling out Form 8839 is an essential step for individuals seeking to claim the adoption credit or exclusion for qualified adoption expenses. This guide provides straightforward instructions to help users complete the form accurately and efficiently, ensuring they receive the benefits to which they are entitled.

Follow the steps to successfully complete your Form 8839.

1. Press the ‘Get Form’ button to obtain the form and open it in your preferred editing tool.
2. Begin with Part I of the form, which requires information about your eligible child or children. You must fill out this part completely, including checking the appropriate boxes related to the child’s circumstances and providing their identifying number.
3. Move to Part II to determine the adoption credit. Enter the maximum credit allowed per child and indicate if you filed Form 8839 for that child in a prior year. Make sure to input any previous amounts accordingly.
4. Calculate qualified adoption expenses. Subtract any previous amounts from the current year's total qualified expenses, and follow through the lines to understand your modified adjusted gross income and applicable calculations.
5. Complete Part III, focused on employer-provided adoption benefits. Enter the maximum exclusion per child and follow the instructions regarding any prior year benefits that may pertain to the same child.
6. Final calculations in Part III will lead you to determine any taxable benefits. Ensure you enter all final amounts accurately as specified.
7. Review the form for accuracy. Once finalized, users can save their changes, download, print, or share the completed form as needed.

Start completing your Form 8839 online today to ensure you take full advantage of the adoption benefits available.