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Is there a penalty on taking a distribution from a 529 for non-qualified school expenses?


Answer: Yes. There is a 10% penalty on the earnings plus regular income tax on the earnings. Non-qualified distributions are taxed....

Is there a penalty or tax on withdrawals before age 59 1/2 on contributions to a Roth IRA?


Answer: No. The original contributions can be withdrawn tax and penalty free for any use.....

Is there penalty involved 529 monies are cashed in and not used for college?


Question: Is there penalty involved if a client cashes some of his/her 529 monies prior to college? Answer: The funds must be roll....

My client has an UGMA that is showing a loss. Would it be beneficial to convert this money into a 529 plan?


Scenario: A child has $7,000 in an UGMA that is showing a loss. The child is currentlyahigh school senior and will turn 18 in Octo....