AmyC
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Retirement tax questions

No the 529 isn't eligible in CA with possible penalties. The federal allows the 529 for high school. 

Using 529 Savings Plans for Private School Tuition - Saving for College states:

Although California residents can access the same federal tax benefits of using a 529 for high school, their state tax will be adversely affected. California considers 529 withdrawals for secondary school tuition a non-qualified distribution and even imposes a penalty.

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