There is an exception to the 10% penalty for paying higher education expenses where is that entered?

[pboysj1]

Where do I enter 10% penalty exception for higher education use?

[MaryK4]

After you enter your 1099-R, continue in the interview, TurboTax will ask you if any of the exceptions apply.  

[Hal_Al]

The other answer is about the penalty exception for taking  an IRA distribution for education.

Are you asking about the penalty exception for a 529 plan distribution?  You claim the exception on form 5329.

If you enter the 1099-Q and then all your expenses, TurboTax (TT) can theoretically handle that.  But it can get messy.  If you need a workaround, reply back for details or see the links below.  Indicate whether you are using the scholarship exception or the tuition credit exception. 

https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/college-education/discussion/re-529-and-distribution-in-lieu-of-sc...  

  https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/college-education/discussion/re-when-doing-the-math-like-the-examp...

https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/college-education/discussion/529-distribution-penalty-exception-du...