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529-to-Roth IRA Rollover: Move $35,000 of Unused College Savings Into Tax-Free Retirement

SECURE 2.0 lets the beneficiary of a 529 plan roll up to $35,000 of unused college savings into a Roth IRA tax-free and outside Roth income limits, provided the account is 15+ years old, contributions are 5+ years seasoned, and the beneficiary has earned income. This guide walks through the five federal tests, the state tax clawbacks that can erase the benefit, and a clean five-year execution plan.

Work-Related Education Tax Deduction: A 2026 Guide for Self-Employed Professionals

Self-employed professionals can deduct work-related education that maintains or improves current job skills, but classes that qualify you for a new trade fail the IRS test under Topic 513. Here is how to apply the rule, document each expense, and report it correctly on Schedule C in 2026.