What Education Account distributions are not subject to additional tax?

The additional tax penalty does not apply to distributions that are included in income if:
  • Made due to the death or disability of the beneficiary.
  • Made on account of a tax-free scholarship, allowance, or payment.
  • Made because of the attendance by the beneficiary at a U.S. military academy as long as the distribution doesn't exceed the tuition costs.
  • Included in income because you used the qualified education expenses to figure the American Opportunity and Lifetime Learning credits.

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