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The Haddad household is in the 24% marginal tax bracket. They wish to fund their child’s college education and are comparing a Section 529 plan to a taxable brokerage account.

Which of the following is an accurate statement regarding the 'Kiddie Tax' in 2026?

  1. The 'Kiddie Tax' applies only to earned income, meaning the brokerage account's dividends will be taxed at the child's lower rate.
  2. The Kiddie Tax was repealed by SECURE 2.0 and no longer affects education funding decisions in 2026.
  3. A 529 plan's qualified distributions are subject to the Kiddie Tax if the beneficiary is under age 24.
  4. Unearned income above a specific threshold ($2,700 for 2026) is taxed at the parents' marginal rate rather than the child's rate.

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