KrisD15
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Education

Room and Board expense can offset the tax on a 529 Account / 1099-Q distribution, but Room and Board does not offset a scholarship. 

Only Tuition, Fees, Books and supplies can offset the tax on scholarships. 

 

Room and board would not change an education credit. 

 

 

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