Gift Tax and College Loans

Hello,

 

I'm helping pay college tuition for my NON-DEPENDANT 19 year old daughter. I have three questions regarding this.

 

1. My tuition payments can be considered a Gift Tax, correct?

 

2. On her tuition loan, I am a co-signer. Can this be written off as a deduction even though my name isn't first on the Contract?

 

3. Can paying her rent/books/food also fall under a deduction of some sort because she is attending school out of state?

 

Any other tips/information would be appreciated!