ThomasM125
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Retirement tax questions

The withdrawal has to be from an IRA for penalty relief for education expenses. It doesn't apply to 401-K  withdrawals, so you need to indicate the withdrawal was from an IRA by checking that box on the Form 1099-R input if that applies to you.

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