On December 31, 2012 they are going to terminate the adoption tax credit that so many adoptive families rely on to help out with the

tremendous cost of adoption. A special needs credit will still be available but even that will drop down to a mere $ 6,000. On June 12th

people from all over the nation will be on Capitol Hill in Washington advocating to save the credit. If you can, please send a letter to your

state senators and representatives asking them to save the tax credit. Here is a sample letter you can use that was sent to me:

Dear Senator/Representative:

I am writing to urge your support for the adoption tax credit, which is set

to expire on December 31, 2012.

Since 1997, the adoption tax credit has helped tens of thousands of parents

offset the high cost of adoption, making it possible for them to provide

children with loving, permanent families of their own.

If Congress does not take action to extend or make permanent the

adoption tax credit, parents adopting children with special needs will

see their maximum allowable tax credit reduced to $6,000, and all other

adoptive parents will be ineligible for any tax credit. Without the adoption

tax credit, many parents hoping to adopt will be unable to do so without

great financial hardship, and others will not be able to adopt at all.

The adoption tax credit should and must be extended in order to help as

many children as possible realize the love and permanency they both need

and deserve. On behalf of the countless children waiting to be adopted and

the many thousands of families that stand to benefit from the adoption tax

credit, thank you for your work on this important issue.

Sincerely,

NAME

CITY, STATE

EMAIL ADDRESS / PHONE NUMBER