Tax Benefits for Grandparent Paying Education Cost for Grandchildren

[33paulk88]

Any tax benefits for grandparent paying tuition, housing, books or other expenses for grandchildren?  Can higher education tuition or other expenses be paid from an RMD be considered a qualified charitable deduction?

[EleanoreS]

Good day 33paulk88,

Its wonderful that you can help your grandchildren with their higher education.

To possibly claim a tax credit for education expenses, you would have to claim your grandchildren as dependents on your tax return.   

Personal expenses (which this would be considered) do not qualify as a charitable contribution regardless of where the funds are from. 

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