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Form 1099-Q

  1. Country USA
  2. Language English
  3. Activity Taxes
  4. Department Internal Revenue Service
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Form 1099-Q

Payments From Qualified Education Programs (Under Sections 529 and 530)

Rev. November 2019

These instructions explain how to complete and file Form 1099-Q, which reports distributions from qualified education programs, including Coverdell Education Savings Accounts (ESAs) and Qualified Tuition Programs (QTPs). The form is used by payers or trustees to report gross distributions, earnings, basis, and other relevant information to the IRS and recipients.

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  • Form 1099-Q Instructions - Instructions for Form 1099-Q, Payments From Qualified Education Programs (Under Sections 529 and 530)

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FAQ
  • Who should file Form 1099-Q?

    Qualified education program providers, such as educational institutions and state agencies, are required to file Form 1099-Q for each recipient of a distribution from their qualified tuition program or Coverdell Education Savings Account during the calendar year.

  • What is the purpose of Form 1099-Q?

    Form 1099-Q, also known as the 'Qualified Tuition Program (QTP) Distributions' form, is used to report distributions from a qualified tuition program or Coverdell Education Savings Account to recipients and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS).

  • What are the different types of distribution codes for Form 1099-Q?

    Form 1099-Q has distribution codes that indicate the type of distribution made. These include distribution code 1, which is used for distributions made to a recipient and any direct payments to a qualified educational facility; distribution code 2, which is used for excess contributions plus earnings taxable in the current year; distribution code 3, which is used for excess contributions plus earnings taxable in the prior year; distribution code 4, which is used for disability distributions made after the recipient was disabled; and distribution code 5, which is used for prohibited transactions.

  • What is a Trustee-to-Trustee Transfer?

    A Trustee-to-trustee transfer is a distribution of funds from one Qualified Tuition Program (QTP) to another QTP. This type of transfer does not result in taxable income and is allowed by the IRS under certain circumstances.

  • What are the requirements for establishing a QTP?

    To establish a Qualified Tuition Program (QTP), an eligible educational institution must meet certain requirements set by the IRS. These include being a public or private college, university, vocational school, or other postsecondary educational institution that is eligible to participate in a student aid program under Title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965. Additionally, the QTP must have a written agreement with the institution and be designated as a QTP on the institution's website.

  • What is a Coverdell ESA?

    A Coverdell Education Savings Account (Coverdell ESA) is a type of Qualified Tuition Program that allows individuals to make tax-free withdrawals or distributions from their accounts in certain circumstances. The distribution must be made for qualified education expenses, such as tuition, fees, room, and board.

  • What is a QTP?

    A Qualified Tuition Program (QTP) is a program established and maintained by an eligible educational institution that allows individuals to make tax-free withdrawals or distributions from their accounts in certain circumstances. The distribution must be made for qualified education expenses, such as tuition, fees, room, and board.

  • What information is required on Form 1099-Q?

    Form 1099-Q requires the following information: recipient's name and taxpayer identification number (TIN), QTP or Coverdell ESA account number, gross distribution amount, earnings or losses, basis (if determinable), distribution codes, trustee-to-trustee transfer flag, private/state/Coverdell ESAs checkbox, and designated beneficiary checkbox.

  • What are the requirements for establishing a Coverdell ESA?

    To establish a Coverdell Education Savings Account (Coverdell ESA), an eligible educational institution must meet certain requirements set by the IRS. These include being a public or private college, university, vocational school, or other postsecondary educational institution that is eligible to participate in a student aid program under Title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965. Additionally, the Coverdell ESA must have a written agreement with the institution and be designated as a Coverdell ESA on the institution's website.

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