For an overview of the average adoption cost by type, see the categories below. Don’t forget that the cost of adoption will be offset by the federal adoption tax credit (unless your income exceeds federal limitations) so make sure to keep detailed records of your spending for adoption.
CHINA ADOPTION COST BREAKDOWN
Homestudy
$1,000–$3,000
Documentation & Authentication
$1,000–$3,000
I-600 Visa Application
$700–$900
Postage/Telephone
$200–$500
Application Fee
$150–$600
Program Fee
$5,000- $10,000 [2]
Child’s Passport/Visa
$300-$400
Child’s medical exams
$100-$200
Gifts
$100-$200
Foreign Fees
$2,000
Orphanage Donation
$5,000
Post Placement Fees [1]
$300-$1,000
Airfare, Hotels, etc.
$5,000-$15,000
AVERAGE COST (before tax credit)
$20,000-$40,000
MAXIMUM TAX CREDIT [3]
$13,190 per finalization
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