Iowa bill raises adoption tax credit to $20,000

A bill for an act relating to the adoption tax credit available against the individual income tax, and including effective date and retroactive applicability provisions.(See HF 1026.)

Introduced· 2025-03-17

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If passed, the bill would let families claim up to $20,000 for adoption costs, instead of the current $5,000 limit.

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Adoptive families could get more tax relief, making adoption cheaper and encouraging more children to be placed with families. The state will lose tax revenue, but that cost is spread across all taxpayers.

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The facts

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Increases adoption tax credit from $5,000 to $20,000 per adoption.
Credit is refundable if it exceeds the taxpayer's liability.
Takes effect immediately upon enactment.
Applies retroactively to tax years beginning Jan 1 2024 for adoptions finalized after that date.