(a) A taxpayer shall be allowed a one time, refundable credit against the tax imposed by Section 40-18-2, for a private adoption or the adoption of a qualified foster child until December 31, 2022. The amount of such credit shall be one thousand dollars ($1,000) per child adopted through a private adoption or qualified foster child to be claimed in the year in which the adoption becomes final.
Terms Used In Alabama Code 40-18-361
year: means a calendar year; but, whenever the word "year" is used in reference to any appropriations for the payment of money out of the treasury, it shall mean fiscal year. See Alabama Code 1-1-1
(b) For tax years beginning on and after January 1, 2023, and ending December 31, 2027, a taxpayer shall be allowed a onetime, refundable credit against the tax imposed by Section 40-18-2, for a private adoption, an out-of-state adoption, or the adoption of a qualified foster child. The credit may be claimed in the year in which the adoption becomes final.
(1) The amount of the credit shall be two thousand dollars ($2,000) per child adopted through a private adoption or per the adoption of a qualified foster child, provided that the adopted child is a resident of Alabama.(2) If the child is adopted through an out-of-state adoption or is not otherwise a resident of Alabama, the amount of the credit shall be one thousand dollars ($1,000) per child.(c) A taxpayer who adopts the child of his or her spouse is not eligible for a tax credit under this section.(d) For tax years beginning on and after January 1, 2028, a taxpayer shall be allowed a one time, refundable credit against the tax imposed by Section 40-18-2, for a private adoption or the adoption of a qualified foster child. The amount of such credit shall be one thousand dollars ($1,000) per child adopted through a private adoption or qualified foster child to be claimed in the year in which the adoption becomes final.
