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posted Jun 4, 2019 8:13:04 PM

Hello. Can I use 529 funds to pay for study abroad airfare?

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Employee Tax Expert
Jun 4, 2019 8:13:05 PM

No, you may only use the 529 funds for expenses such as tuition, fees, book, supplies, equipment, room and board. See page 58 of IRS publication 970 for a full list of qualified education expenses here: https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/p970.pdf