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1. Does the adoption need to be completed? Child home?
Yes to both.
2. Does the visa type make a difference and/or does the child need to be readopted if not a US citizen?
No, the law was clarified last year to accept adoption decrees from other countries. Neither readoption nor citizenship is required for this federal tax credit, regardless of individual state laws. He's legally your responsibility to support and you can claim the credit.
3. Does the child need to have a SS#?
No.
4. Do we submit copies of cancelled checks, receipts, or what? Is there a special form to fill out?
There is a special form but you don't need attachments. Keep them in case you are ever audited down the road.
5. Can we split the $ 10,000 credit across a couple years?
Yes, it can be split up to five years.
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9/05 signed with agency
1/23/06 referral of baby boy
11/19/06 Home Forever 
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