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Coverdell ESA for K-12 Private School

$2K/yr tax-free growth for K-12 tuition, uniforms, tutoring — 529 can't touch this.

Overview

Coverdell Education Savings Accounts allow $2K/yr per beneficiary (under 18) — grows tax-free, withdrawals tax-free for K-12 AND college. Broader eligible expenses than 529 (uniforms, tutoring, computers, supplies, transportation). Income limits ($95–110K single / $190–220K joint) — but anyone can gift; recipient's account determines eligibility.

Best fit
Parents paying private K-12 tuitionHomeschool families with tutoring costsGrandparents bypassing income limits by gifting
Estimated impact
Fed + state tax-free growth on $2K/yr × 18 years

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