A few weeks ago, I appeared on the Creating a Family radio show to discuss the refundable Adoption Tax Credit for 2011 and 2012. I appeared with host Dawn Davenport as well as Megan Lindsey of the National Council for Adoption and Josh Kroll of the North American Council on Adoptable Children.
If you want to learn more, please read the highlights of the show and take a listen to the recording.
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The National Law Journal recently published an article on changes to the DC adoption process over the last 15 years. The article speaks to the greater efficiences in the current process, both through internal reforms and legislative changes. As an attorney who has practiced law in the District for 26 years, I am quoted in the article. The Children’s Law Center, also quoted in the article, has gratiously provided a link to a PDF of the full article here.
Read the article online (login required) or download a PDF.
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On December 14th, I spoke with Dawn Davenport on her Creating a Family radio show. Our conversation focused on the Adoption Tax Credit. Take a listen – we covered some great information. Additionally, for another resource, take a look at Creating a Family’s FAQ page on the Adoption Tax Credit.
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The adoption tax credit is adjusted each year based upon the cost of living allowance. The adjusted numbers have been published by the IRS in Revenue Procedure 2011-52. The maximum credit for 2012 will be $12,650. The full credit will be available to taxpayers with modified adjusted gross income of $189,710 or less and the amount of the available credit phases out to zero as modified adjusted gross income approaches $229,710. It will not be a refundable tax credit in 2012.
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Recently, I prepared a paper for the annual meeting of the American Academy of Adoption Attorneys, a national association of 330 attorneys who practice and distinguish themselves in the field of adoption law. The meeting took place in Savannah, Georgia from May 4 to May 5.
My paper addressed changes to the adoption tax credit and the ramifications going forward. For more information, read the full paper here: Adoption Tax Credit is Alive and Well – Mark McDermott
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Recently, I was interviewed by Andrea Poe, a reporter who writes The Red Thread: An Adoptive Family Forum for The Washington Times. She asked me about my experiences as an adoptive parent and as one of Washington, DC’s top adoption attorneys. Through our conversation, I explained why every adoptive family should seek legal assistance and identified the key issues that prospective adoptive parents should be aware of.
Read the full interview here: Attorney Mark T. McDermott offers legal advice for adoptive parents
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Periodically, I speak to different groups interested in adoption issues. As I have done before, on May 2, I gave the keynote address before the International Visitor Leadership Program, a program of the U.S. State Department. My keynote address described the legal and social context for international adoptions in the U.S.
If you have questions about this topic, please feel free to contact me, as I am glad to offer assistance.
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