Definitions
For purposes of this section—
(1) Qualified United States savings bond
(1)Qualified United States savings bond#
The term “qualified United States savings bond” means any United States savings bond issued—
(A) after December 31, 1989 ,
(B) to an individual who has attained age 24 before the date of issuance, and
(C) at discount under section 3105 of title 31 , United States Code.
(1)(A)#
after December 31, 1989 ,
(1)(B)#
to an individual who has attained age 24 before the date of issuance, and
(1)(C)#
at discount under section 3105 of title 31 , United States Code.
(2)Qualified higher education expenses#
(A) In general The term “qualified higher education expenses” means tuition and fees required for the enrollment or attendance of— (i) the taxpayer, (ii) the taxpayer’s spouse, or (iii) any dependent of the taxpayer with respect to whom the taxpayer is allowed a deduction under section 151, at an eligible educational institution.
(B) Exception for education involving sports, etc. Such term shall not include expenses with respect to any course or other education involving sports, games, or hobbies other than as part of a degree program.
(C) Contributions to qualified tuition program and Coverdell education savings accounts Such term shall include any contribution to a qualified tuition program (as defined in section 529) on behalf of a designated beneficiary (as defined in such section), or to a Coverdell education savings account (as defined in section 530) on behalf of an account beneficiary, who is an individual described in subparagraph (A); but there shall be no increase in the investment in the contract for purposes of applying section 72 by reason of any portion of such contribution which is not includible in gross income by reason of this subparagraph.
(2)(A)In general#
The term “qualified higher education expenses” means tuition and fees required for the enrollment or attendance of—
(i) the taxpayer,
(ii) the taxpayer’s spouse, or
(iii) any dependent of the taxpayer with respect to whom the taxpayer is allowed a deduction under section 151,
at an eligible educational institution.
(2)(A)(i)#
(3)Eligible educational institution#
The term “eligible educational institution” has the meaning given such term by section 529(e)(5).
(4)Modified adjusted gross income#
The term “modified adjusted gross income” means the adjusted gross income of the taxpayer for the taxable year determined—
(A) without regard to this section and sections 85(c), 137, 221, 911, 931, and 933, and
(B) after the application of sections 86, 469, and 219.
(4)(A)#
without regard to this section and sections 85(c), 137, 221, 911, 931, and 933, and
(4)(B)#
after the application of sections 86, 469, and 219.