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SIE practice questionmedium529 Plans - Tax Treatment

The main tax benefit of 529 plan distributions used for qualified education expenses is:

  1. AThey are subject to capital gains tax only
  2. BThey are free from federal income tax✓ Correct answer
  3. CContributions are tax deductible at the federal level
  4. DAll distributions are taxed as ordinary income
Explanation

Why B — They are free from federal income tax

Earnings used for qualified education expenses are federally tax-free. Contributions may not be federally deductible, and C/D are incorrect.

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