Description
This course includes: in-depth, all of the normal college savings programs including 529 plans, Coverdell ESAs and Savings Bonds, but it also provides guidance on their effect on financial aid and new planning ideas for college savings. Updated for the December, 2015 PATH Act the manual includes guidance on the newly reinstated tuition deduction, education credits and student loan interest as well
Course Objectives
This course is designed to explain tax-advantaged methods of saving for college, tax deductions and credits for taxpayers. Included in the course are explanations of 529 plans, college financial aid, Coverdell ESAs, American Opportunity and Lifetime credits, Series EE bonds, employer assistance programs and student loan interest.