Fayetteville, GA asked in Adoption and Tax Law for Georgia

Q: For foster adoption across state lines, which state do I get a tax credit from?

I live in Georgia, but I am adopting two children from the Utah foster care system. Can I apply for a state tax credit in my Georgia tax returns, or do I have to complete a Utah tax return and get a Utah tax credit? The tax credit is much better in Georgia, and I would prefer to only complete one state return.

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A: As a resident of Georgia you would claim the Georgia credit.

Utah requires the adoptive to be a resident at the time the adoption order is granted as a resident of Georgia you would not qualify.

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