Questions tagged [529-plan]
for questions that relate to a 529-plan. A 529 plan is a tax-advantaged investment vehicle in the United States designed to encourage saving for the future higher education expenses of a designated beneficiary.
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Move cash reserves to 529?
Let’s say that I am maxing out my 401(k), IRA, and HSA; I’m putting away $250 a month in a 529 I own with my kid as the beneficiary; and any take-home income left over at the end of the month goes ...
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Does it make sense to get a 529 plan to convert to Roth IRA in the future?
Given the recent changes on rolling over a 529 plan, could one start a 529 plan and then convert it to a Roth 15 years down the line if they don't use it for any schooling? I haven't considered 529 ...
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Does changing 529 beneficiary reset 15-year clock for IRA rollover?
I opened a 529 years ago for my child's college. At that time I listed myself as the beneficiary because it was easy and a 529 beneficiary can be readily changed.
Now, with the incoming change to ...
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NYSaves 529 Plan vs Vanguard Fidelity 529 Plans
My partner and I live in NY State and file jointly.
I want to start investing into NY States 529 program here : https://www.nysaves.org/
I am planning to invest 10k per year for tax deduction and not ...
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Can you deduct state income with a non-sponsored 529?
I live in MI and it has a state sponsored 529 program called MESP.
However I do most of my money management in Fidelity and would like to keep 529 there as well. I can open a 529 there but it doesn't ...
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529 Funds and Scholarship Refunds
I have a unique situation with my college billing:
For a handful of semesters at a local community college, I had to pay for my schooling (nothing special there), and I continued to do so like normal ...
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How strict are MESP 529 spending guidelines
I have consulted the IRS tax literature, MESP guidelines, and spoke with representatives for the MESP, individuals from my school's financial aid department, and have not been able to come up with a ...
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How to handle PA 529 if the actual rent is more than COA?
My child is going to live off-campus and pay rent more than COA rent suggested by the college.
Can I withdraw the COA rent amount from 529 and show the actual rent paid (which is way more) as proof?
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Saving receipts for money withdrawn from 529 plan
I am planning to withdraw the full amount of ‘Cost of attendance’ given by school for a semester from 529 plan.
Can I withdraw money for expenses towards off-campus room and board for a full semester ...
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Can I withdraw leftover money in PA 529 account because my child received scholarship?
My daughter graduated in 2017 with BS degree. She received scholarship money about $100,000 in 4 years. So I took money from 529 only for room and board and so there is left over money in 529. I ...
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Age requirements for rolling savings bonds into 529 plans
It's my understanding that one can avoid paying taxes on savings bond interest if the money from the bond is put into a 529 college savings plan. My question is about the apparent requirement that the ...
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Is a New Jersey (United States) resident earning New York state income allowed to deduct New York State 529 contributions via form IT-203?
I am a New Jersey resident that earns New York State income, and so I file form IT-203. I noticed this year something I hadn't before - the New York State 529 website mentions (under Direct Plan tax ...
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If 529 distribution is qualified expense, should I report it in tax return?
I received 1099Q and 1098T. The withdrawal was for tuition. I am not qualified for any education credits.
Can I not report this on my tax return?
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529 withdrawal: Does it matter who makes the purchase?
Building on this question where it is made clear that it is better to have the distribution paid to the beneficiary, rather than the parent/guardian... does it matter who makes the original purchase?
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What counts as a scholarship for 529 fund purposes?
I understand that when a beneficiary receives a scholarship the holders of a 529 account can withdraw the scholarship amount from a 529 account without incurring the 10% fee. In particular I am ...
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How soon can I use 529 for paying college
I enrolled into college. I'm thinking to enroll into 529 plan to pay my college fees for the coming semester. This is with an intent that I will be able to save tax on the money used for tuition.
Is ...
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Is a DC college savings plan $8,000 tax deduction across all kids or is it per child?
DC College savings plan states the following and I'm wondering if the $8,0000 deduction for married couples filing jointly applies for all children or one child. For example, would a couple with two ...
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529 college saving plan only affect state tax return but not federal tax return, correct?
I just realized that the 529 plan contribution deadline is the end of the calendar year. So my first-time 529 plan contribution that happened a few days ago should not be counted in the year 2020 tax ...
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Transfer 529 Funds from Child's Account to Pay Parent's Existing Student Loans?
We have been saving a little every month into our daughter's 529 account since she was born. She is now 10 years old, and the account balance is about $25,000. We intend to continue to make regular ...
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What does "not funded by you" mean in Vanguard's college savings planner?
What does the green area called "Not funded by you" represent in this type of college 529 calculator?
Source calculator here.
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What tax documents do I need to prove 529 rollover?
I rolled over 529 from one institution to another. The distributing institution issued a 1099-Q. I need a matching document showing that I contributed the funds to the new institution. Does this form ...
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Is there a tax form that reports deductible contributions to a 529 plan?
All 529 plan contributions are not deductible at the Federal level, therefore the IRS doesn't seem to have a form used to report the contributions. However, several states (like mine, Oklahoma) allow ...
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Is room and board a qualified expense?
My daughter recently started college, and I'm looking at paying for it out of her 529 account.
A significant part of the cost is room and board. The IRS website about qualified educational expenses ...
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Where can I enter my contribution for Maryland College Investment Plan in TurboTax Online?
I'm a Maryland resident who contributed $2500 to each of my two daughters' Maryland College Savings Plans.
That should entitle me to a $5000 Maryland state tax deduction.
Now I'm trying to do my taxes ...
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School's tuition insurance charge eligible for 529 reimbursement?
My son's tuition bill includes around $100 for tuition insurance. Can I have this paid directly from the 529 account to the university, or must I pay that separately?
Articles I've read researching ...
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Understanding 529 tax benefits and recapture (Illinois)
I'm a little confused as to how recapture works for 529 plans in Illinois (particularly with respect to playing for private school and possible changes in the state tax code.) Or rather, I want to ...
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Can I benefit from a liquidation event if I use the funds to pay off my spouse's student loans?
I am expecting some liquidity on my NSO (Non-qualified Stock Options) and ISO ( Incentive Stock Options) with current company. I have heard of 529 for college fund. Is this something I could use to ...
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Can I deposit money into a Colorado 529 and withdraw for expenses in the same year?
I'm getting smart to 529 plans way too late, but also wasn't sure if the kid would go to college and I happen to have come into a bit of money.
I paid $5K for tuition in September 2020 for the fall ...
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529 distribution pro-rata with multiple accounts
With multiple Roth IRA accounts, distribution ordering rules treat all accounts as one. Does this rule generally also apply to 529 accounts?
That is, if I am the owner on multiple 529 accounts, are ...
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What is a good vehicle to do ad-hoc savings for kids' college?
My kids are 11 and 14. I've neglected to save any money for college for them, but I want to start now. I live in Maryland.
I understand that 529 college savings plans are usually the best way to go. ...
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Choosing a 529 (PA Resident)
I've spent a few hours trying to figure out which state to use for a 529 for my child's college.
What I would really like is "What's the best state for me to choose?", but I'll settle for &...
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529 withdrawal tax implications
I have a 529 account in Michigan for my children. It is tax free on withdrawals for higher education cost. I recently moved into another state, so I am still debating whether I should keep the ...
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Multiple 529 accounts vs one generic on my name?
First time investing. Have four children 6 and under. I wish to start putting money aside for them to go to college (or other things that might come up, like marriage, etc.). One idea I have: instead ...
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Must 529 withdrawals be made the same year as student loan payments to avoid taxes and/or penalties?
Background
The tax law definition for Qualified Higher Education Expenses (QHEE) was amended (signed into law in December of 2019) to include student loan payments (to a maximum of $10,000).
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Contributing to 529 when living in one state but working in another
I live in NY, but I work in CT. Both states allow you to deduct up to $5000 of 529 contributions to their plan.
Based on what I've read, I need to pay taxes to both states, and then I get the amount ...
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What are the penalties for closing a 529 plan account?
At the end of 2019 I opened and funded a 529 plan account. Now in 2020, not having yet filed my federal or state tax return for 2019, I find that this was a poor decision.
The account has earned a ...
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Can I use a 529 plan to pay a refinanced student loan?
As pointed out in another question, in the U.S. we can now use a Qualified Tuition Program (QTP, e.g. a Section 529 Plan) to pay student loans as a qualified education expense - provided your state ...
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Can I use a 529 plan to pay student loans and claim both the state 529 deduction and the federal student loan interest deduction?
At first blush, this sounds like it might be double-dipping. But let's take a look at the new IRS rules.
As pointed out in another question, in the U.S. we can now use a Qualified Tuition Program (...
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Can I open a 529 retroactively to pay my student loans?
At the end of the year 2019, congress passed the SECURE Act. This act does many things relating to retirement accounts, but Section 302 specifically relates to 529 account expansions. These changes ...
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529 vs IRA for kids education and future scholarship
I have young kids going in preschool. I have already started investing in 529. However, many of my friends mention that if I invest single penny in 529 plan for my kids, they will miss out on any ...
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529 (college saving) account for multiple kids
I have a 529 account for my 3-year-old. We just discovered we're expecting another baby. Is it better to open a new 529 for the new baby or just keep contributing to one and then split it later on?
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Are contributions to a non-dependent's 529 account in MN tax deductible?
(Minnesota) If I contribute to the 529 account of a friend or relative who is not my dependent, can I still claim the 529 tax deduction or tax credit?
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Benefits to separate 529 plans for each parent
Are there any benefits to having separate 529 plans for the same child but for each parent?
I am curious since only one parent can be the owner of each account. It's similar to Do I need to start a ...
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new york state 529 k-12
https://www.nysaves.org/home/fe.html
Under New York State law, distributions for K-12 tuition expenses are
considered nonqualified withdrawals and will require the recapture of
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Colorado 529 withdrawal income tax recapture and AOTC
In Colorado contributions to the state 529 plan are deductible from State income taxes. These income taxes are recaptured if a non qualified withdrawal from the plan is made.
My husband (the ...
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Are non-qualified withdrawals from a 529 plan penalized on the original contributions?
My understanding is that early (nonqualified) withdrawals from a 529 plan are penalized at 10%, plus taxed over any capital gains.
Does the 10% penalty apply to capital/investment gains only, or to ...
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529 Plan from Fidelity
My son is in 8th grade now. I want to start putting money in a 529.
I live in NC and he will almost certainly go to Uni here.
In looking at options, contribution to the NC 529 plan don't have any ...
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Can I deduct 529 college savings plan contribution from California income tax as a gift?
When I contribute to a 529 college savings plan, can I deduct the contribution from my California income tax as part of the gift tax exclusion (up to $15000)?
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Can I deposit money into a 529 and withdraw for expenses in the same year?
If I have:
Spent $5k in eligible education expenses on January 1st, 2018
Deposited $5k into my 529 for 2018 on December 31st
am I able to immediately withdraw that $5k to pay for the educational ...
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Can I start 529 plans for my niece & nephew without my sibling knowing?
If I wanted to start a 529 plan for them now to give to them at the end of their high school career as a surprise to both them and their parents, is it possible to do so?
My niece and nephew are both ...
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