AmyC
Employee Tax Expert

Deductions & credits

Expenses paid for with the 529 are not eligible for credit. However, money paid out of pocket IS eligible. Example:

  • $20,000 tuition,
  • $20,000 529 disbursement. 
  • But half of the 529 money goes to room and board. This leaves $10k paid out of pocket to qualify for the credit.

 

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