In 2021, Jose paid the following amounts for his son to attend Big State University:Tuition$6,400Room and board4,000Books772A car to use at schoolStudent football tickets1,932237Spending money4,775How much of the above is a qualified higher education expense for purposes of his Section 529 plan?

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In 2021, Jose paid the following amounts for his son to attend Big State University: Tuition $6,400 Room and board 4,000 Books 772 A car to use at school 1,932 Student football tickets Spending money 237 4,775 How much of the above is a qualified higher education expense for purposes of his Section 529 plar

In 2021, Jose paid the following amounts for his son to attend Big State University: Tuition $6,400 Room and board 4,000 Books 772 A car to use at school 1,932 Student football tickets Spending money 237 4,775 How much of the above is a qualified higher education expense for purposes of his Section 529 plar

SWFT Essntl Tax Individ/Bus Entities 2020

23rd Edition

ISBN:9780357391266

Author:Nellen

Publisher:Nellen

Chapter10: Individuals: Income, Deductions, And Credits

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Problem 17P

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