The additional tax penalty does not apply to distributions that are included in income if:
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Made due to the death or disability of the beneficiary.
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Made on account of a tax-free scholarship, allowance, or payment.
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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.
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Included in income because you used the qualified education expenses to figure the American Opportunity and Lifetime Learning credits.