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How 529 Plans Can Pay for Your Childs Special Needs Tutoring
Episode 80 of The College Savings Podcast explores a lesser-known but powerful use of 529 plans: paying for specialized tutoring and educational therapy for children with learning differences. Lucas and Luna walk through the IRS rules that allow 529 funds to cover one-on-one instruction, speech therapy, and diagnostic testing — as long as the provider is accredited and the services support K-12 or college readiness. They discuss a real-world case: a family using $18,000 from a Virginia 529 plan to pay for a certified reading specialist to treat their child's dyslexia. The hosts also…
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