mb130
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529 earnings taxable?

Hello

I received a payment/withdrawal from my 529 to pay for my son's college tuition and room/board. The 1099-Q shows a basis and earnings. When in Turbo Tax I seem to be taxed on the earnings from the 529(?) But those should be tax-free as long as they are used for qualified expenses.  When I put in the tuition expenses, it appears to deduct from the tax owed, but not when I enter the room/board expenses. What am I missing? I shouldnt be taxed on any of the 529 payments as long as I use them for qualified expenses (which his tuition and room/board is).

 

Thanks