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Coverdell Education Savings Accounts

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The Education Savings Account was designed to help parents, grandparents or others save for children's education. The Education Savings Account is very similar to the Roth IRA, except that the Education Savings Account can be used to pay for future education expenses. The depositor names the responsible individual on the plan agreement at the time the Education Savings Account is opened. The responsible individual shall be the parent or guardian of the designated beneficiary of the Education Savings Account.

Tax-Free Earnings

Contributions to a Coverdell Education Savings Account are not tax deductible; however, the earnings do grow tax deferred.

Eligible Education Expenses

The term "qualified higher education expenses" is defined as tuition, fees, books, supplies, and equipment required for the enrollment or attendance of a designated beneficiary at an eligible institution (i.e.: colleges and vocational schools).

$2,000 Contribution Limit

Invest up to $2,000 per year, per child (up to age 18), to pay for certain future higher education expenses.

Eligibility

Anyone can contribute up to $2,000 to a child's Coverdell Education Savings Account, provided that the individual's income level does not exceed the limit.

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