The adoption tax credit helps families recoup some of the costs of adoption. In 2025, it’s worth up to $17,280. Starting this year, $5,000 of the $17,280 tax credit is refundable. A tax credit reduces ...

My morning routine? It’s not what you might expect. It often starts at my brother’s home, with a cup of coffee in hand and my niece Clara, who is adopted, on my knee. She is a blessing, and the type ...