Income Tax Fundamentals 2020
38th Edition
ISBN: 9780357391129
Author: WHITTENBURG
Publisher: Cengage
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Chapter 2, Problem 25MCQ
To determine
Concept Introduction:
A qualified tuition program (QTP) is a scheme introduced and regulated by a government entity. This scheme provides options to the contributor to prepay a beneficiary's qualified higher education expenses.
To choose: The correct statement about qualified tuition program.
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Income Tax Fundamentals 2020
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