Paul and Hannah,who Are Married and File a Joint Return,are

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Essay

Paul and Hannah,who are married and file a joint return,are in the process of adopting a child who is born in December 2014. The child,a son,comes to live with them a week after his birth on December 12. The adoption is not finalized until February of 2015.What tax issues are present in this situation?

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