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tax credit for failed adoption (X posted)
In October 2008, my son's birthparents thought of placing his bio sister for adoption with me. I contacted an adoption attorney and started the process of an independent adoption. Right at the end, the birthparents regretted their decision and took the baby back. 
I had a significant amount of expenses (~4,000) during this failed adoption experience and I think I should be able to claim them on my taxes. Can I claim these expenses on 2008 or on 2009?
thanks!
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10/03/05: Signed up with domestic agency
10/24/05: Matched!!! 
11/16/05: Beautiful son Kiran is born 
5/19/06: Finalized!!! 
9/17/08: Second time: Home study ready 
10/22/08: Signed up with agency ... nothing ...
1/15/09: Had enough, signed up with attorney
5/12/09: Beautiful daughter Nanda is born 
5/15/09: ... and placed in my arms
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