Nice idea, sorry that you can't claim twice. The credit is attached to the adoption - 1 adoption, 1 credit, regardless of how you file.
You will need to supply either your child's SSN or apply for an "Adoption Tax ID Number" or ATN for the child. This is how they track the adoption.
HTH
Regina, AMom to Ryan Joshua Thomas
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