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How 529 Plans Cover Your Childs Homeschool Curriculum
Episode 68 of The College Savings Podcast explores using 529 plans to pay for homeschooling expenses. Lucas and Luna break down the IRS rules, including which curriculum materials qualify (books, supplies, online subscriptions), and how the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act expanded 529 usage to K-12 education. They discuss a real example: a family in Texas spending $3,200 per year on a classical homeschool curriculum and claiming it as a qualified 529 expense. They also cover state tax implications, record-keeping best practices, and the difference between reimbursing yourself and direct payment. If…
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