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  • calendar_month August 21, 2026 @ 1:00 PM ET/10:00 AM PT
  • signal_cellular_alt Intermediate
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  • schedule 110 minutes

Section 529 Plans: New OBBBA Benefits, Rollovers to Roth IRAs, Front-Loaded Contributions, Form 1099-Q

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About the Course

Introduction

This course will review the many decisions surrounding Section 529 plans, from plan selection and qualifying beneficiaries through making qualified disbursements and reporting Form 1099-Q disbursements on the applicable taxpayer's return. Our authoritative panelist will discuss beneficiary changes, front-loaded (superfunded) contributions to 529 plans, 529 plan to Roth transfer requirements, and the expanded benefits available under OBBBA.

Description

The primary benefit of Section 529 plans is that they are relatively simple to establish and operate, and contributions and earnings can be withdrawn tax-free for qualified education expenses. The OBBBA doubled the federal K-12 annual distribution limit for 529 plans, from $10,000 to $20,000 per beneficiary, effective for tax years beginning Jan. 1, 2026. The Act also expanded the definition of qualified K-12 expenses for distributions taken after July 4, 2025. Among the eligible expenses added are the costs of curriculum, books, and qualifying "recognized post-secondary credential programs" (RPCs), increasing the value of these tax-saving plans.

In the past, a primary concern was whether the beneficiary would need or be able to use all funds toward college; if not, options for the remaining balance were limited. The Secure Act added a Roth transfer for funds in 529 plans to alleviate these concerns. Although there is no federal tax deduction, most states offer some form of benefit or deduction for these contributions. However, not all states conform to the Secure Act's treatment of 529 to Roth plan transfers. 

Listen as our knowledgeable panelist explains the operation and tax benefits of 529 plans, including beneficiary eligibility, related IRS reporting requirements, and enhancements added by the OBBBA.

Presented By

Larry Pon
CPA/PFS, CFP, EA, USTCP, AEP
Pon & Associates, CPA

Mr. Pon has been in practice since 1986 providing comprehensive accounting, tax, payroll, and business advisory services. He specializes in tax preparation, tax representation, tax planning, business planning, financial planning, and estate planning. Services include IRS and state audit representation, business startup services, and charitable planning. Mr. Pon is a frequent author and lecturer to financial and legal professionals and the public on tax and financial planning topics.

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Credit Information

  • BARBRI is a NASBA CPE sponsor and this 110-minute webinar is accredited for 2.0 CPE credits.

  • BARBRI is an IRS-approved continuing education provider offering certified courses for Enrolled Agents (EA) and Tax Return Preparers (RTRP).

Date + Time

  • event

    Friday, August 21, 2026

  • schedule

    1:00 PM ET/10:00 AM PT

I. Section 529 plans

II. OBBBA expanded benefits

III. Choosing a plan

IV. Roth IRAs as an alternative

V. Superfunding a 529 plan and the gift tax return

VI. Beneficiaries

A. Eligible beneficiaries

B. Changing beneficiaries

VII. Qualified expenses

VIII. Coordination with other education benefits

IX. New transfer to Roth provisions

X. Tax reporting: Form 1099-Q

XI. State deductions

The webinar will cover these and other key issues:

  • Requirements for permitted 529 to Roth rollovers
  • How to weigh the pros and cons of plans offered by specific states
  • Enhanced benefits available under the OBBBA
  • Gift tax reporting requirements for superfunded 529 contributions
  • How to report distributions reported to the donor, rather than the recipient, on Form 1099-Q

Learning Objectives

After completing this course, you will be able to:

  • Identify specific states that offer incentives for contributions to Section 529 plans
  • Determine enhancements made to 529 plans by OBBBA
  • Decide who is an eligible beneficiary of a Section 529 plan
  • Ascertain when a ROTH IRA could be a viable alternative to a Section 529 plan
  • Field of Study: Taxes
  • Level of Knowledge: Intermediate
  • Advance Preparation: None
  • Teaching Method: Seminar/Lecture
  • Delivery Method: Group-Internet (via computer)
  • Attendance Monitoring Method: Attendance is monitored electronically via a participant's PIN and through a series of attendance verification prompts displayed throughout the program
  • Prerequisite:

    Three years+ business or public firm experience preparing complex tax forms and schedules, supervising other preparers or accountants. Specific knowledge and understanding of individual income taxation, including itemized deductions, individual income tax credits, net operating loss limitations including carrybacks and carryforwards.


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IRS Approved Provider

BARBRI is an IRS-approved continuing education provider offering certified courses for Enrolled Agents (EA) and Tax Return Preparers (RTRP).

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