2026 Tax Benefits for Education

Description

Today, taxpayers must plan for their children’s education. Touching on various topics such as qualified tuition programs (QTPs), scholarships, and fellowships, this mini-course examines the tax treatment of costs related to education. Practitioners will learn the ins and outs of the tax benefits concerning education and will be able to identify those educational expenses that are deductible. Additionally, financial planning strategies and techniques are outlined to better prepare taxpayers for future educational costs.

Learning Objectives
After reading the materials, participants will be able to:
1. Identify deductible education expenses and travel costs under the requirements of §162.
2. Determine the qualified credit amounts under the American Opportunity Tax Credit and the requirements of Coverdell education savings accounts.
3. Identify the deductible amount to claim for §221 student loan interest and recognize the permissible benefits of §529 qualified tuition programs.
4. Specify the tax-free benefits of §117 scholarships and fellowships and who is eligible for a §132 qualified tuition reduction.
5. Identify educational incentives and financial aid requirements to meet college funding needs.

To complete this course participants need to: Read the material provided and answer chapter review questions, successfully complete the qualified assessment with a minimum of 70% accuracy to receive your certificate. Clicking on the Certificate link will show the course as 100% Complete

A course evaluation form is provided for your feedback and participants have 1 year from the date of purchase/enrollment to complete this course. .

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