In 2019, Jose paid the following amounts for his son to attend Big State University: Tuition $9,000 Room and board 6,300 Books 900 A car to use at school 4,950 Student football tickets 285 Spending money 4,960 How much of the above is a qualified higher education expense for purposes of his Qualified Tuition Program?

In 2019, Jose paid the following amounts for his son to attend Big State University: Tuition $9,000 Room and board 6,300 Books 900 A car to use at school 4,950 Student football tickets 285 Spending money 4,960 How much of the above is a qualified higher education expense for purposes of his Qualified Tuition Program?

Income Tax Fundamentals 2020

38th Edition

ISBN:9780357391129

Author:WHITTENBURG

Publisher:WHITTENBURG

Chapter2: Gross Income And Exclusions

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 26MCQ

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