You may pay for continuing education through a 529 account, the rest of your entire career.
Continuing education is constant for many professionals. Tuition, fees, books, supplies, and equipment required for enrollment or attendance are qualified expenses if the course is “required to maintain” a credential. While “any other expenses incurred in connection with enrollment in or attendance at” the credential program are qualified, remember that room (hotel) and board (food) are only qualified if you are enrolled more than half-time. As always, keep receipts.
Amy is a physician in private practice. She needs yearly continuing medical education to keep her Kansas state license. Amy can leave his 529 account that she used for medical school open, continue to contribute, and use funds for her expensive CME courses throughout her 30 year career.
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