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The 529 College Savings Plan is the best way for families to save for college. It offers tax advantages and breaks not found with other investment vehicles-helping more and more families find a way to pay the growing expenses of a college education. However-the most valuable feature of the 529 Plan?...
Clasificación: | Libro Electrónico |
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Formato: | Electrónico eBook |
Idioma: | Inglés |
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Naperville, Ill. :
Sphinx,
©2005.
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Edición: | 1st ed. |
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Acceso en línea: | Texto completo |
Tabla de Contenidos:
- Front Cover
- Title Page
- Copyright Page
- Dedication
- Table of Contents
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Chapter 1: The Basics of 529 Plans
- Internal Revenue Code Section 529
- Plan Managers
- Getting Started
- Rules, Rules, Rules
- Future Changes in the Law
- Chapter 2: Helping Save for College
- Taxes and Tax-Deferred Savings
- Other Methods of Saving for College
- The College Savings Plan Advantage
- Drawbacks
- Chapter 3: Taxation of College Savings Plans
- Basic Tax Rules
- Qualified Higher Education Expenses
- Eligible Institution
- Taxes on Distributions.
- Deductions for Contributions
- State Taxation on Withdrawals
- Chapter 4: Beneficiary Planning
- The Basics
- Changing the Beneficiary
- Tax-Free Changes
- Financial Aid
- Chapter 5: Ownership and Maintenance
- Lifetime Issues
- Transfer at Death
- Trusts as Owners
- Investment Options
- Fees and Expenses
- Chapter 6: The Role of the Advisor
- Issues for the Advisor
- Chapter 7: Estate Planning and the College Savings Plan
- Federal Estate Planning Basics
- Gift Rules
- Creative Estate Planning
- The Double-Dip Opportunity
- The Unintended Gift Tax Consequence.
- Post-Death Trust Issues
- Death of a Beneficiary
- Strange Possibilities
- Chapter 8: The Future of 529 Plans
- Rebate Programs
- Affinity Programs
- Glossary
- Appendix: State Program Internet Links
- About the Authors
- Back Cover.