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TomG1
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entering non-qualified expenses distributed from 529

I've attached a spreadsheet showing withdrawals from the 529 plan for 2024 (for my daughter).  

The total amount distributed from the 529 in 2024 was $38,612 as shown in the 1099-Q for 2024.   Of that amount on the 1099-Q, $7,100 was used for 2025 tuition but distributed on 12-30-2024.  

The amounts spent on education expenses for 2024 was $32,769.14.   However, of that amount, I just realized that $3,250 is non-qualified because this amount was used for Student Health Insurance (a plan providing coverage on/near campus). 

QUESTION:  how do I enter this information into TT Deluxe for my 2024 tax return? 

 

      
1099-Q   38,612.00    
    (7,100.00)processed on 12-30-2024- used for 2025 tuition
subtotal   31,512.00    
      
Spending- education   32,769.14    
non-qualified expense   (3,250.00)Student Health Insurance 
subtotal   29,519.14    
      
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Hal_Al
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entering non-qualified expenses distributed from 529

I assume "spending" included all expenses; tuition, fees, books, computer and room and board.

 

If  the student health insurance was mandatory (even if the student had insurance thru parents) then it is a qualified expense for a 529 plan.  I assume it was not. So, you are correct, it is a non qualified distribution. 

 

I also assume the $7100 went directly to the school. In that case, it is a qualified distribution for 2024. If not, technically you have a problem (which most people just ignore).

 

You don't say whether you are eligible for the tuition credit (your income is not too high).  

 

Q.  How do I enter this information into TT Deluxe for my 2024 tax return? 

A. You enter the 1099-Q, in the 1099-Q section. Later, you enter the expenses in the 1098-T section, including the $7100 for 2025 (since it's on the 1099-Q and was considered paid in 2024). Follow the interview.  In addition to entering numbers, you must complete the “Education Information” sub-section. In particular, be on the lookout for a screen “education expenses used for a tax credit”. It will usually be prepopulated. You can change it for the amount you want to allocate to the ed credit, including changing it to 0 if you are not claiming the credit. 

 A fractional portion of the earnings (about 5%) in box 2 of the 1099-Q will be taxed plus a 10% penalty on the 5%.  

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