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Unlocking Your 529 Plan: A Guide to Withdrawals for College Expenses

Explore the intricacies of withdrawing funds from 529 college savings plans, recommending sending checks directly to students to simplify tax reporting. It highlights Backpack's services for easier 529 plan management, including specialized accounts and digital payments.
Darryn McCleland
April 14, 2024
5 min read
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Filing Season Facts: Reporting Your 529 Plan on Your Taxes

Great news for parents using their 529 for college! This guide cuts through the confusion of reporting 529 plan withdrawals on your taxes. Learn how to identify qualified education expenses and the tax forms you'll need. Plus, Backpack can simplify your 529 with special accounts, digital payments, and easy-to-use tracking tools. Take the stress out of tax season and focus on your child's education – let Backpack handle the filing!
Darryn McCleland
April 11, 2024
5 min read
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529 Plans and Taxes: What you need to know before you withdraw

Explore the crucial tax considerations for 529 plans, gain insights on maximizing benefits and avoiding penalties through understanding qualified withdrawals, tax credits coordination, state tax nuances, and the importance of record-keeping, alongside introducing Backpack's 529 Purchase Protection service.
Callum Bedos
February 9, 2024
4 min read
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Don’t make these 3 mistakes when using your 529 to avoid IRS penalties

Learn to navigate the 529 plan effectively and avoid IRS penalties by steering clear of common mistakes related to qualified expenses, timing of withdrawals, and coordinating with other educational benefits, with the added security of Backpack’s 529 Purchase Protection.
Callum Bedos
February 2, 2024
3 min read
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Dealing with an IRS Audit: How Purchase Protection can help

Navigate IRS audits confidently with our essential guide for 529 plan holders, detailing how to prepare and what to expect, including tips on understanding qualified expenses, keeping meticulous records, and having relevant enrollment documents at hand, all made easier with Backpack's 529 Purchase Protection service.
Callum Bedos
January 26, 2024
4 min read