AnnetteB6
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Retirement tax questions

No, paying off a student loan is not a qualified education expense for the purpose of reducing or eliminating an early distribution penalty.

 

You would have needed to use the IRA funds to pay the tuition, fees, or related expenses for an eligible student.

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