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A major tax benefit of a Qualified Tuition Program (529 plan) when used for eligible educational expenses is that:

A Contributions to the plan are tax-deductible on federal income taxes.
B Withdrawals for qualified education expenses are federal tax-free.
C The account holder can claim a federal tax credit for contributions.
D The funds are exempt from being reported on the FAFSA or SAI calculation.

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

The primary federal tax benefit of a 529 plan is that earnings grow tax-deferred, and withdrawals used for qualified education expenses (tuition, fees, room, board, books) are entirely federal tax-free.

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