Margaret can accumulate $11,948 by investing her funds for 4 years, but then she must pay the actual tuition. Alternatively, if she invests the $10,000 in a qualified tuition program, the tuition will be paid in 4 years, regardless of the amount. The amount of tuition less the $10,000 will not be subject to tax. Thus, the after-tax future value of the qualified tuition fund is $12,155 ($12,155 – $0), which is greater than the alternative accumulated value.
Therefore, it appears that Margaret should participate in the qualified tuition program
Margaret is trying to decide whether to place funds in a qualified tuition program. Her son...
2. Martha participated in a Section 529 qualified tuition program for the benefit of her son. She invested $6,000 in the fund. Four years later her son withdrew $8,000, the entire balance in the program, to pay his college tuition. a. Martha is not required to include the $2,000 ($8,000-$6,000) in her gross income when the funds are used to pay the tuition. b. Martha's son must include the $2,000 ($8,000-$6,000) in his gross income when the funds are used...
Holly entered into a 529 qualified tuition program for the benefit of her daughter, Rebecca. Holly contributed $15,000 to the fund. The fund balance had accumulated to $25,000 by the time Rebecca was ready to enter college. However, Rebecca received a scholarship that paid for her tuiton, fees, books, supplies, and room and board. So Holly withdrew the funds from the 529 plan and bought Rebecca a new car. A. What are the tax consequences to Holly for withdrawing the...
Lynn Swartz's husband died 3 years ago. Her parents, who have income of over $200,000 per year, want to ensure that funds will be available for the education of Lynn's 8-year-old son, Eric. Lynn is currently earning $45,000 a year. Lynn's parents have suggested that they start a savings account for Eric. They have calculated that if they invest $4,000 per year for the next 8 years, sufficient funds will be available at the end of 10 years for Eric's...
Yuki (age 45 at year-end) has been contributing to a traditional IRA for years (all deductible contributions), and her IRA is now worth $46,000. She is trying to decide whether she should roll over her traditional IRA into a Roth IRA. Her current marginal tax rate is 25 percent. She plans to withdraw the entire balance of the account in 20 years and she expects to earn a before-tax rate of return of 5.6 percent on her retirement accounts and...
Yuki (age 45 at year-end) has been contributing to a traditional IRA for years (all deductible contributions) and her IRA is now worth $46,000. She is trying to decide whether she should roll over her traditional IRA into a Roth IRA. Her current marginal tax rate is 25 percent. She plans to withdraw the entire balance of the account in 20 years and she expects to earn a before-tax rate of return of 5.6 percent on her retirement accounts and...
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Yuki (age 45 at year-end) has been contributing to a traditional IRA for years (all deductible contributions) and her IRA is now worth $46,000. She is trying to decide whether she should roll over her traditional IRA into a Roth IRA. Her current marginal tax rate is 25 percent. She plans to withdraw the entire balance of the account in 20 years and she expects to earn a...
Yuki (age 45 at year-end) has been contributing to a traditional IRA for years (all deductible contributions), and her IRA is now worth $39,000. She is trying to decide whether she should roll over her traditional IRA into a Roth IRA. Her current marginal tax rate is 24 percent. She plans to withdraw the entire balance of the account in 20 years and she expects to earn a before-tax rate of return of 4.9 percent on her retirement accounts and...
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Yuki (age 45 at year-end) has been contributing to a traditional IRA for years (all deductible contributions), and her IRA is now worth $46,000. She is trying to decide whether she should roll over her traditional IRA into a Roth IRA. Her current marginal tax rate is 25 percent. She plans to withdraw the entire balance of the account in 20 years and she expects to earn a before-tax rate of return...
CHAPTER 5 Gross Income: Ex 17. LO.2 Andrea entered into a $ 529 qualified tuition program for the benefit of her daughter, Joanna. Andrea contributed $15,000 to the fund. The fund balance had accumulated to $25,000 by the time Joanna was ready to enter college. How- ever, Joanna received a scholarship that paid for her tuition, fees, books, supplies, and room and board. Therefore, Andrea withdrew the funds from the § 529 plan and bought Joanna a new car a....
Adina, age 32, is a married architect with one child. Her salary has reached a plateau at $85,000 a year. She believes that if she pursues an MBA degree full-time, she would move into a managerial position and her salary would rise by $60,000 a year. Adina wants to maintain her current lifestyle, which already generates substantial yearly cash savings and accumulate the capital to leave to her son. Her MBA course would take two years to complete and cost...