In 2011, Juan and Juanita Incur $9,800 in Legal and Adoption

question 92

Multiple Choice

In 2011, Juan and Juanita incur $9,800 in legal and adoption fees directly related to the adoption of an infant son born in a nearby state.Over the next year, they incur another $4,500 of adoption expenses.The adoption becomes final in 2012.Which of the following choices properly reflects the amounts and years in which the adoption expenses credit is available. 2011 2012

• A)$9,800 $ 4,500
• B)None $12,650
• C)None $14,300
• D)$9,800 $ 2,850
• E)None of the above.

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