taxes with adoption
Just a note: If any of you adoptive families are finding that you can't claim a baby or child yet because you don't have their social security number yet, you can file to get an adoption taxpayer identification number. The form is called W-7A, "Application for Taxpayer Identification Number for Pending U.S. Adoptions." You need to do it with plenty of time before April 15, because it may take 4 to 8 weeks to get a number. With our first child, we had a social security number in time to file because he was born in June. However, since Esther was born in November, we have not had time to get through the system yet. Hope this helps any adoptive families looking to claim their children on their taxes.