The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act raised the Child Tax Credit from $1,000 to $2,000. Of this, up to $1,400 can be a refundable credit. The Internal Revenue Service has not fully explained how this will work, but I’ll let you know as soon as they issue guidance.
As you send your children back to school, you may be wondering what expenses qualify for education credits or tax-free distributions from education accounts. Use the chart below as a guide. If you have any questions, give me a call. Together we can plan how to best pay for your child’s education.
| Expense | Coverdell ESA | 529 Plan | American Opportunity Credit | Lifetime Learning Credit |
| Elementary and Secondary Expenses | ||||
| Tuition | Yes | Up to $10,000 | No | No |
| Fees | Yes | Up to $10,000 | No | No |
| Room and Board | Yes | Up to $10,000 | No | No |
| Uniforms | Yes | Up to $10,000 | No | No |
| Transportation | Yes | Up to $10,000 | No | No |
| Post-Secondary Expenses | ||||
| Tuition | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Fees | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Books | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Room and Board | If > half-time | If > half-time | No | No |
| Insurance | No | No | No | No |
| Medical Expenses | No | No | No | No |
| Living Expenses | No | No | No | No |
| Transportation | No | No | No | No |
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