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This episode explores the intricacies of 529 College Savings Plans as they relate to the Series 7 exam, focusing on taxation and withdrawal rules.

Send us Fan Mail 529 plans show up on the Series 7 more than people expect — and most students miss points because of tax timing, not definitions. In this episode, we do a deep dive on 529 College Savings Plans for the Series 7 exam, including: • How 529 plans are taxed • Contribution rules and 5-year gift tax averaging • Qualified vs nonqualified withdrawals • State vs federal tax treatment • What a registered representative must disclose when a client uses an out-of-state 529 • The calenda...

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