You may pay for school tuition, books, and software through a 529 account.
K-12 allowed expenses include:
Tuition in private elementary school, middle school, or high school.
Curriculum and curricular materials (textbooks, workbooks, instructional educational materials-including software and digital materials).
Richard buys some math-teaching software, as well as a writing and spreadsheet program for his elementary-aged daughter to help with her schooling. He also buys her some reading books.
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