Deductions & credits

Thanks for the quick response.  I've understood what you've said except for the 1099-Q piece.  It is addressed to me and though all of the proceeds are used for allowable expenses (Room/Board, Books, and Tuition) I still enter it or it'll tax me on 100% of the investment gain and penalize me 10% on the amount above and beyond the expenses.  Because of the scholarships my son gets, I withdraw that amount as well, which is allowable without penalty, but exceeds the actual costs that I have.   Does that make sense?