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I bought an instrument; is that a qualified K-12 education expense?

Answer #35 -- ( Published 07/29/2005 11:38 AM | Updated 08/08/2012 10:01 AM )

I bought an instrument for my child to play in the band; is that a qualified K-12 education expense?

No. Payments for the purchase of supplies or equipment that is not substantially consumed during the school year do not qualify.

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