Educational IRA

Who can contribute?

• Anyone who has MAGI:
  • Up to $95k for single filers
  • Up to $190k for joint filers
• Some people with higher MAGI may be able to make smaller contributions
• Contributions not allowed after the beneficiary reaches age 18 (except for special needs beneficiaries)

How much can I contribute?

• $2k per child each year
• Limit applies to all Coverdell Education Savings Accounts (ESA's) for the same child

Who can make deductible contributions?

• No one can deduct contributions.

What are the tax advantages?

• Withdrawals for certain qualified education expenses are tax-free
• Qualified education expenses include tuition, fees, books, computer equipment and technology required for elementary, secondary and post-secondary education

When can I withdraw without restrictions?

• Withdrawals are tax-free and penalty-free only for qualified education expenses (earnings are subject to tax and penalty for most other withdrawals)
• Funds can be transferred from one child's account to an account for another child in the family