Hal_Al
Level 15

Education

Yes, if the 1099-Q is in your name and SS#.  But, you can only report the college expenses for purposes of the 529 plan earnings exclusion. You may not claim a tuition credit.


Alternatively; you can just not report the 1099-Q, at all, if the student-beneficiary has sufficient educational expenses, including room & board (even if he lives at home) to cover the distribution.  When the box 1 amount on form 1099-Q is fully covered by expenses, TurboTax will enter nothing about the 1099-Q on the actual tax forms. But, it will prepare a 1099-Q worksheet for your records, in case of an IRS inquiry.

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