Benefits of a Savings Bond Rollover Instead of spending the proceeds of a savings bond redemption on qualified higher education expenses, the taxpayer can rollover the funds to a 529 college savings plan, prepaid tuition plan or Coverdell education savings account.

Can you use 529 for college deposit?

Money saved in a 529 plan can be used to pay tuition and fees associated with college or graduate school.

Can you put money in a 529 pre tax?

As long as the beneficiary of your 529 plan uses the money for college, all your earnings are tax-free. Although your contributions aren’t pre-tax (you pay state and federal tax on the money you put into the account), there are some states that let you deduct a portion of your contributions from your state taxes.

Can EE bonds be rolled over?

Rollovers. You can transfer property, including matured savings bonds, tax-free from a trustee IRA or qualified retirement account, such as a 401(k), to an IRA as long as you observe the rules.

Can you use EE savings bonds to pay off student loans?

Interest rate on savings bonds vs. interest rate on student loans. Simply put, Series EE savings bonds are earning interest for the holder while student loans — whether federal or private — are charging the borrower interest. Then, with any leftover bond money, you can start paying down your federal student loans.

How are savings bonds taxed in a 529 plan?

529 plans provide more control over distributions. If the proceeds of a savings bond redemption exceeds the qualified higher education expenses in the same year, part of the interest income will be taxable. This timing issue is not a problem with 529 college savings plans.

Is there a way to fund a 529 plan for a grandchild?

Is there a way to use the cash from my saving bond to fund a 529 plan for a grandchild (who is not my dependent) that would allow me to avoid income tax on the interest? It depends on what kind of savings bond it is.

Can a series I bond be redeemed for a 529 plan?

It depends on what kind of savings bond it is. Series EE bonds issued after 1989 and all Series I bonds can be redeemed and the assets used to fund a 529 plan without paying income tax on the interest. You have to redeem them, because 529 plans can only be funded with cash. There are also a number of requirements to qualify:

Can a 529 plan be used to pay for college?

When the time comes to pay for college-related expenses such as tuition, book, and room and board, you can withdraw this money tax-free. Anyone can use a 529 savings plan (no annual income restrictions!) and you can change the 529 beneficiary to another family member without incurring a tax penalty.