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529 Funds

toniateaka — Tue, 24 Feb 2026 07:34:38 GMT

I used some 529 funds for paying college for son. How is that reported on tax return

Re: 529 Funds

JanetB21 — Wed, 25 Oct 2023 19:42:15 GMT

Hello toniateaka,

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You will receive a 1099-Q for the distribution you take from the 529 plan. If this distribution is not greater than the qualifying education expenses for the student, you do not need to report any of this distribution as income on your tax return.

However if there are not sufficient education expenses, you may have taxable income on the earnings (box 2 of the 1099-Q). Amounts of education expenses paid for with proceeds from the 529 plan are not eligible for educational tax credits.

529 plan and 1099-Q

I hope that helps!
JanetB211

Re: 529 Funds

toniateaka — Wed, 25 Oct 2023 19:44:22 GMT

What if the funds end up being used for both 2023 expenses and 2024 expenses. Can I only use for the year it was taken out?

Re: 529 Funds

JandKit — Wed, 25 Oct 2023 19:51:53 GMT

You rshould receiv a form 1099 Q for the funds that are taken from the account. Theses amounts all have to bejustifed in the year of withdrawal.

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