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Using 529 Plans for Homeschooling Expenses
In this episode of The College Savings Podcast with Fexingo, hosts Lucas and Luna explore how 529 plans can be used to cover homeschooling expenses, a flexible option many families overlook. Lucas breaks down the specific qualified expenses under current IRS rules, including curriculum materials, tutoring, educational software, and even certain extracurriculars tied to homeschooling. He cites a 2024 study from the Home School Legal Defense Association showing over 3.7 million homeschooled students in the U.S., up 30% since 2019. Luna shares a real-world example from a listener in Texas who…
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