MarilynG1
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Room and Board is not a deductible Education Expense.  If Room and Board is paid with a 529 distribution, it doesn't have to be reported as an education expense on a tax return, nor the 1099-Q reported.  

 

Here's more info on Qualified Education Expenses and Form 1099-Q.

 

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