Learning Library Quick Answers Tax Planning

Are there legal issues with a grandparent gifting money to a student for tuition at a K-12 private high school?


Answer: There are no legal issues. However, the client should be aware of a gift tax. If the grandparent writes a check directly t....

Are there tax deductions that would apply to choosing a college that specializes in dyslexia or other learning disabilities?


Scenario: The client has a child with dyslexia. Their town split the cost of the child's private high school tuition as they were ....

Can a business owner use a deferred compensation plan to reduce AGI if he is a C or S corp?


Answer: With a C-corp, yes, because the deferred comp will stay within the C-corp. With an S-corp, no, because the deferred comp w....

Can a client claim an education tax credit if he/she is married, but file separately?


Answer: No. A married individual filing a separate return can not claim the education tax credits. For more information, refer to ....

Can a client claim textbook expenses as qualified 529 college expenses?


Scenario: A client's daughter is a high school student and concurrently enrolled in a local city college. She is the beneficiary o....