Tax-Preferred College Savings Introduction and Analyses of 529 Plans |
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| Author:
| Prokopowicz, Harrison A. |
| ISBN: | 978-1-62417-934-1 |
| Publication Date: | Jan 2013 |
| Publisher: | Nova Science Publishers, Incorporated
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| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | USD $110.00 |
Book Description:
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In the face of the rising cost of higher education, families may consider a variety of ways to finance their children's college expenses. In order to make higher education more affordable, Congress enacted legislation that provides favourable tax treatment for college savings. Among the options families may choose to save for college, they may consider using tax-advantaged qualified tuition programs (QTPs), also known as 529 plans. This book provides an overview of the mechanics of 529...
More DescriptionIn the face of the rising cost of higher education, families may consider a variety of ways to finance their children's college expenses. In order to make higher education more affordable, Congress enacted legislation that provides favourable tax treatment for college savings. Among the options families may choose to save for college, they may consider using tax-advantaged qualified tuition programs (QTPs), also known as 529 plans. This book provides an overview of the mechanics of 529 plans and examines the specific tax advantages that these plans offer.