1. Yes, for more see 5-year gift-tax averaging. Form 709 is used for the gift tax. See The Gift Tax Made Simple.
2. If all of the 529 went to room and board and eligible expenses, then she has no excess for tax liability. Her earned income is below the filing threshold.
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