10/27/2026
Good news for adoptive families: the IRS is automatically issuing refunds for some 2025 adoption credit carryforwards—no amended return needed for many taxpayers. You could be eligible for a surprise tax benefit. Read now to see what’s changing and who may qualify.
Learn how IRS News Release IR-2026-123 allows 2020-2024 adoption credit carryforwards to trigger unexpected refunds on 2025 tax returns.