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Retirement tax questions

From Frequently Asked Questions - ScholarShare 529:

How are withdrawals for nonqualified expenses taxed?

The earnings portion of a non-qualified withdrawal is subject to federal income taxation, and an additional 10% federal tax. For California taxpayers, the earnings portion of a non-qualified withdrawal may also be subject to California income tax and an additional 2.5% tax. See the Plan Description for details.

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