Education Savings Account: Conclusion
By Reyna Gobel
Recap:
Recap:
- Anyone can contribute to an ESA on behalf of a child.
- ESAs must be started and funded before age 18, but after a child is born.
- Co-ordinate with other contributors as much as possible so you don't accidentally cause your son or daughter to pay taxes.
- The maximum contribution is calculated two ways: maximum contribution per individual and maximum per child.
- You can't contribute to an ESA if your modified adjusted gross income is above $110,000 as a single person or $220,000 as a married couple. Contributions are calculated on a sliding scale for individuals with MAGIs above $95,000 and below $110,000. Married couples contribute on a sliding scale if their combined MAGI is above $190,000 and below $220,000.
- Contributing to an ESA isn't the only way to save for your child's education. Also consider 529 plans. Contributions aren't based on income and can be larger amounts.
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Reyna Gobel
Reyna Gobel is a freelance journalist and self-professed financial geek, who realized in her finance classes that personal finances weren't nearly as complicated as she thought they'd be and set out to spread the word.Gobel is also the author of "Graduation Debt: How To Manage Student Loans And Live Your Life" (2010). Her website is Graduation Debt.
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