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How 529 Plans Cover Your Childs Summer Camp Costs
Episode 124 of The College Savings Podcast explores an often-overlooked 529 plan qualified expense: summer camps. Lucas and Luna break down the IRS rules that allow 529 funds to pay for day camps and sleepaway camps, as long as the camp is structured as an 'educational program' rather than purely recreational. They walk through real examples, including a STEM camp and a wilderness leadership program, and explain the documentation you need to keep for tax purposes. The episode also covers what happens if the camp doesn't qualify — and how to avoid a costly distribution mistake…
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