Making the Adoption Tax Credit Permanent

The federal adoption tax credit has helped thousands of families adopting a child. It's vital that this financial support stay in place to help families offset the costs and fees associated with adoption. Unfortunately, the tax credit is set to expire in December 2010 unless Congress votes to continue it. It's time to take action!

The Adoption Tax Relief Guarantee Act of 2009, H.R. 213 , will keep the adoption tax credit from being repealed, and may make the tax relief measure permanent. It only takes a few minutes to email or call your senators and congressmen, and it's important for them to hear from families impacted by the tax credit.

Currently, there are 79 State Senators and Representatives cosponsoring H.R. 213. However, there are 16 states that currently have no sponsors of this bill, including West Virginia! H.R. 213 is currently in committee, where most bills die. It imperative that adoptive families, and all friends of children waiting for families, act now.

It only takes a few minutes to write, call, or email your representatives. Please do so today!

Email Representative: https://writerep.house.gov/writerep/welcome.shtml
Email Senator: http://www.senate.gov/general/contact_information/senators_cfm.cfm

Here is a copy of the letter I emailed my representative and senators if you'd like to adapt it:

My husband and I are your constituents in Ashburn. We request your support of H.R. 213, The Adoption Tax Relief Guarantee Act of 2009.

The adoption expense tax credit that this legislation would make permanent is very important to my family and me. We are in the process of adopting our first child, and plan to adopt at least one more child in the future. Without this significant financial help, we would find it very difficult to be able to build our family.

As you may know, adoption expenses can easily exceed $20,000, a significant sum to most families. Without the adoption expense tax credit, we possibly would not be able to adopt another child.

I truly believe that the adoption expense tax credit results in many more children without homes finding permanent, loving families like my own.

I urge you to support H.R. 213, The Adoption Tax Relief Guarantee Act of 2009. This legislation is very important to me, and I will be following its progress. Thank you in advance for your support of this legislation that truly serves children who need families.

Sincerely,

Gayle & Peter Gonzales