Finra Series-6 Exam - Topic 4 Question 48 Discussion

Actual exam question for Finra's Series-6 exam

Question #: 48
Topic #: 4

Which of the following statements regarding a Coverdell Education Savings Plan (ESA) are true?

i. There are income limitations regarding those who may contribute to an ESA

ii. There is a maximum annual aggregate amount that can be contributed to a single beneficiary's account.

iii. Contributions to an ESA are tax deductible.

IV. The monies must be used prior to the beneficiary's 30th birthday for education-related expenses in order to avoid paying both taxes and a penalty.

AI and II only

BI and III only

CI, II, and IV only

DI, II, III, and IV

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Suggested Answer: B

The true statement is that reinvested dividends and capital gain distributions count toward reaching a breakpoint under the rights of accumulation. The rights of accumulation are not something that all mutual funds with front-end loads must offer. There is no time limit on the accumulation period. The rights of accumulation and the letter of intent are two separate animals; neither has anything to do with the other.

by Janey at Sep 19, 2022, 09:21 PM

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Vince

10 months ago

Yep, max contribution limits are a thing too!

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Rozella

10 months ago

Wait, they have to use the money by age 30? That seems strict!

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Tamra

10 months ago

Actually, contributions to an ESA are not tax deductible.

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Deja

11 months ago

Totally agree, but I thought contributions were tax deductible?

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Casie

11 months ago

I know there are income limits for ESA contributions.

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Jamika

11 months ago

I believe the funds must be used before the beneficiary turns 30, but I’m uncertain about the penalties if they aren’t.

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Carlton

11 months ago

Contributions to an ESA are definitely not tax-deductible, right? That seems to be a common point in practice questions.

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Taryn

11 months ago

I think there is a maximum contribution limit per beneficiary, but I can't recall if it's annual or total.

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Cyril

11 months ago

I remember that there are income limits for contributing to an ESA, but I'm not sure about the exact figures.

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Hobert

11 months ago

I'm a little confused by this question. I know contact tracing is an important part of the pandemic response, but I'm not super familiar with the specific laws and regulations around it. I'll have to make an educated guess on this one.

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Hollis

11 months ago

I remember we discussed the importance of leadership in compliance, but is that really the key for a risk-based program?

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Iluminada

11 months ago

I think FSAs are set up by employers, but I can't remember if it's only them or if employees can contribute too.

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Haydee

1 year ago

Wait, there's a 30th birthday deadline? Guess I better start saving for my kid's college fund before they hit the big 3-0!

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Jacklyn

1 year ago

Ailene: That makes sense, there are income limitations and a maximum contribution amount.

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Glory

1 year ago

User 3: I think the correct options are A) I and II only.

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Ailene

1 year ago

User 2: I didn't know that, thanks for the heads up!

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Fannie

1 year ago

User 1: Yeah, there's a deadline to use the money for education expenses.

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Brice

1 year ago

Wow, that fourth statement really threw me off. I was about to select A, but I guess I need to read more carefully next time.

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Whitney

1 year ago

User 3: It's important to pay attention to all the details in these types of questions.

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Xochitl

1 year ago

User 2: I agree, I almost selected the wrong answer too.

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Kiley

1 year ago

User 1: I know, that fourth statement is tricky.

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Buck

1 year ago

Hah, good thing I read the fine print! I almost went with B, but the tax deduction part is a myth. C is the way to go.

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Kyoko

1 year ago

I'm glad we both caught that detail. C it is!

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Janessa

1 year ago

Yeah, I made the same mistake. C is definitely the correct choice.

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Jamal

1 year ago

I almost picked B too, but then I realized contributions to an ESA are not tax deductible.

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Mauricio

1 year ago

D seems to be the right answer. All four statements are true about a Coverdell ESA. I'm confident this is the correct choice.

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Verlene

1 year ago

I'm also leaning towards D. It seems to be the most comprehensive option with all the correct statements.

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Domonique

1 year ago

Yes, D is the right choice. It covers all the important aspects of a Coverdell ESA.

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Gladys

1 year ago

I agree, D includes all the true statements about a Coverdell ESA.

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Emiko

1 year ago

I think D is the correct answer. All four statements seem to be true about a Coverdell ESA.

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Beata

1 year ago

Absolutely, knowing the specifics can help make the most of the savings plan.

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Dottie

1 year ago

I believe D is the best choice. It's good to be informed about the rules and limitations.

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Micaela

1 year ago

Yes, I agree. It's important to know the details of the plan before contributing.

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Hyun

1 year ago

I think D is the correct answer. All four statements are true about a Coverdell ESA.

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Nicolette

1 year ago

I think the correct answer is C. The first three statements are true, but the fourth one is not. The monies can be used until the beneficiary's 30th birthday, not before.

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Mila

1 year ago

I'm not sure about the tax deductible part, but I think the penalty for not using the money for education expenses before the beneficiary's 30th birthday is true.

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Roxane

1 year ago

I agree with Iluminada, because there are income limitations and a maximum annual contribution for an ESA.

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Iluminada

1 year ago

I think the correct answer is C) I, II, and IV only.

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