mother’s IRA used to pay son’s college tuition?

could mother pay for child college tuition and waive penalty out of her own IRA if not 591/2?



Yes. The exception from the 10% penalty is for higher education of the account owner, spouse or descendent. The withdrawal must occur in the same year that the qualifying expenses are paid. Remember, it’s still taxable, only the penalty goes away.



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