coverdell esa

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February 26, 2020
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I have been contributing to my sons Coverdell ESA for years (with after tax money) and in 2019 I, the recipient, took a distribution of $2000 to pay for his college expenses.

The 1099Q I received shows box 1 (Gross Distributions) of $2000 and $0 in boxes 2 and 3. It also shows FMV of 22,100.

When I enter the info in TT, my refund goes down as if i am being taxed on the $2000 even though its for a qualified distribution.

e_thedrummer

Level 2

https://www.irs.gov/taxtopics/tc310

KrisD15

Level 15

When you enter the 1099-Q, the program will ask if it was used for education expenses. You answer "Yes". It asks for whom and you would select "Someone not listed on this tax return". The distribution will not be taxed.

If your son IS your dependent and listed on your return, enter the 1099-Q, the student's 1098-T and report any additional expenses, such as room and board.

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