In a nutshell, there is some talk in Congress of severely limiting the current tax credits available for adoption. This plan would take the credit down from approximately $12K now to $5 after 2010. YIPES! The link walks you through a suggested call to action. It's simple, really - send a note to your Senators and Representatives. They even practically write the letter FOR you!
I know I am preaching to the choir to a majority of the people who read my blog. But for those of you who haven't adopted (or haven't adopted YET!) you may not be aware that most families/people that adopt honestly spend around $50K. Yes, you read that right. FIVE OH THOUSAND $$. Reducing this tax credit will knock out a LOT of families who could adopt children in the future.
Seriously. Look at this face and think about having to say NO because you simply can't afford it. I sent my letters this weekend, complete with picture.
10 comments:
Amy: You're spot on with the $$ amount (even can be more...). The only thing standing between us and giving another child a loving family and home is $$$. It really stinks.
Thanks for the link. And oh, what a cutie!
~Laura :)
Amy--thank you for the link. I will definitely write a letter and will ask my friends and family. People cannot believe when I tell them that the adoption cost $50K, but it definitely did! I would love a second, but I may be in the same boat as Laura--just to much $$ to do again. It shouldn't be.
Yea Amy;
I'm sending my letter, as I'm a grandmother to a precious little boy from Russia, and hope to get more in the future.
Your right on about the cost....
Thanks
Bradyn Lee's Oomba/Grandmother
I'm sending my letter, thanks for posting this!
I will send one out too unless he has been arrested too!
Joy
Hey Amy!
We are planning on the picnic. Can't wait to meet you and Tatiana in person!
-Sarah
This is a great post. I think I will type up some letters for the family so all they need to do is just sign it. Can I link to this also on our blog?
Thank you for posting this and for being on top of things.
Right on! I am off to email my (stupid) Senator now. :)
Oh wow - well, I just called yesterday about two pieces of legislation to make adoptions easeier and hopefully gained support from my congressmen. We really need to do these things and be heard - good for you!
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