Yes, grandparents can pay tuition for their grandchildren, but the answer to the tax question is no: you generally cannot deduct tuition you pay for a grandchild on your federal income tax return. Education credits and deductions apply only to your own education or that of a dependent you claim.
Many grandparents give thousands of dollars a year toward a grandchild's schooling, and some stretch their retirement budgets to do it. The rules for helping changed for 2026 and 2027 under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (P.L. 119-21): 529 plans now cover more K–12 costs with a higher yearly limit, the gift and estate exemption is larger, and a new federal credit for scholarship donations starts in 2027.
There are still exceptions, workarounds and special rules that can save tax, or at least keep you out of trouble, when you fund a grandchild's education. The sections below explain what is allowed, what is not, and how to structure your help.
What Changed for Grandparents in 2026 and 2027
These are the figures that matter when you help a grandchild this year and next, all from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) 2027 inflation adjustments (Rev. Proc. 2026-35) and the 2026 figures in Rev. Proc. 2025-32.
- The annual gift tax exclusion is $19,000 per recipient for 2026 and $20,000 for 2027.
- The lifetime gift and estate exemption is $15,000,000 for 2026 and $15,480,000 for 2027, and it is now permanent law rather than a temporary amount set to expire.
- Starting in 2026, 529 plans can pay up to $20,000 a year per student for K–12 costs, and the list of K–12 costs now includes tutoring, curriculum materials and testing fees.
- The Child Tax Credit is $2,200 per child under 17 for 2026 and $2,300 for 2027.
- The personal exemption is permanently $0, so claiming a dependent gives credits, not a deduction.
- From 2026, the American Opportunity Tax Credit requires a work-eligible Social Security number for the taxpayer and the student.
- The Federal Scholarship Tax Credit, worth up to $1,700 per person, starts January 1, 2027, in states that opt in.
- Trump accounts, a new savings account for children, have accepted contributions since July 4, 2026, with a $5,000 yearly limit per child.
- The 2026 individual retirement account (IRA) contribution limit is $7,500; the 2027 limit has not been announced, which matters for 529-to-Roth rollovers.
3 Common Grandparent Tuition Scenarios (Tax Outcomes Explained)
Grandparents usually help in one of three ways: paying the school, funding a 529 plan, or claiming the grandchild as a dependent. The method you pick decides who, if anyone, gets a tax break.
Scenario 1: Paying Tuition Directly to the School
If you write a check straight to the college or school for your grandchild's tuition, here is what happens. The parent's credit depends on the parent's modified adjusted gross income (MAGI):
| Direct payment to the school | Tax outcome (2026 and 2027 rules) |
|---|---|
| Federal income tax deduction | None, because tuition for someone else is a personal expense. |
| Education credit for you | None unless the student is your dependent. |
| Gift tax | None, no matter the amount, if paid straight to the school. |
| Credit for the parent | The parent who claims the student can use your payment for the AOTC or LLC. |
| Parent's MAGI limits | The AOTC income limits apply to the parent's MAGI (not indexed). |
Direct tuition payments are simple and avoid gift tax paperwork, which is why grandparents use them for large bills. The trade-off is that you get no income tax deduction or credit. Your payment can still produce a credit for the family: if your daughter claims your grandchild as a dependent, she can count the tuition you paid toward the American Opportunity Tax Credit (AOTC) or Lifetime Learning Credit (LLC). The IRS treats your payment as a gift to the student, so the credit follows the dependency claim, not the checkbook.
The gift-tax exclusion covers tuition only. Books, supplies, room and board do not qualify, and the payment must go directly to a qualifying educational organization. If you hand the money to your grandchild or their parents to pay the bill, it becomes an ordinary gift that counts against the annual exclusion. Our guide on paying a grandchild's tuition covers the exclusion in more detail.
Scenario 2: Contributing to a 529 College Savings Plan
Another popular route is a 529 plan, a tax-advantaged education savings account that you can own for your grandchild:
| 529 plan funding | Tax outcome (2026 and 2027 rules) |
|---|---|
| Federal deduction for contributions | None, though more than 30 states give a state deduction or credit. |
| Growth and withdrawals | Tax-deferred growth and tax-free withdrawals for college, trade school, credential programs and K–12 costs up to $20,000 a year from 2026. |
| Gift tax leverage | Annual exclusion of $19,000 (2026) or $20,000 (2027), or five years at once ($95,000 or $100,000) with a Form 709 election. |
| Flexibility and control | The account owner keeps control and can change the beneficiary to another family member. |
| Nonqualified withdrawals | Income tax plus a 10% penalty on the earnings portion only. |
A 529 plan can work for college or for private K–12 tuition. You get no federal deduction, but many states let residents deduct or credit part of their contributions; a grandparent in New York can deduct up to $5,000 ($10,000 if married filing jointly) of 2026 contributions on the New York return. The bigger benefit is tax-free growth as long as withdrawals pay qualified expenses. From 2026, qualified K–12 expenses include tuition, tutoring, curriculum materials and testing fees, up to the yearly limit above. State tax treatment of K–12 withdrawals depends on the state, and several states have not adopted the federal change.
A direct tuition payment leaves the money in your estate until the bill is due, while a 529 contribution moves it out now. Front-loading five years of annual exclusions lets a married couple place $190,000 (2026) or $200,000 (2027) in a grandchild's 529 at once. You must file Form 709 for that year to elect the five-year spread even though no tax is owed.
Coordinate with whoever claims the student, because the same tuition dollars cannot support both a tax-free 529 withdrawal and an AOTC. Families often pay $4,000 of expenses out of pocket for the maximum 2026 or 2027 AOTC and use 529 money for the rest.
From the 2024–25 FAFSA onward, including the 2026–27 and 2027–28 forms, the FAFSA does not ask about cash support or grandparent-owned 529 distributions, so your help does not reduce federal aid. Some private colleges that use the CSS Profile may still ask. Leftover money of up to $35,000 (lifetime) can roll to a Roth IRA for the beneficiary if the account has been open at least 15 years, limited each year by the IRA contribution limit ($7,500 for 2026; the 2027 limit has not been announced).
Scenario 3: Claiming the Grandchild as a Dependent (and Using Credits)
Some grandparents can claim the grandchild as a dependent, usually because the child lives with them and they provide most of the support. That opens the door to credits that normally go to parents:
- Education credits: you can claim the AOTC (up to $2,500 per student) or LLC (up to $2,000 per return) for a dependent's 2026 or 2027 tuition.
- Income phaseouts: for 2026 and 2027, the AOTC and LLC phase out from $80,000 to $90,000 single and $160,000 to $180,000 joint.
- Child Tax Credit: $2,200 per child under 17 for 2026; $2,300 for 2027, up to $1,800 refundable.
- Credit for other dependents: $500 for a dependent age 17 or older for 2026 and 2027, now permanent.
- Filing status: a single grandparent supporting the child may file as Head of Household for 2026 and 2027.
- Personal exemption: permanently $0 under P.L. 119-21, and still $0 for 2027.
A grandchild is your qualifying child if they live with you more than half the year, are under 19 (or under 24 and a full-time student), and do not provide more than half of their own support. An older grandchild, or one who does not live with you, may be a qualifying relative if you provide more than half their support, their gross income is under $5,300 for 2026 under Rev. Proc. 2025-32, and they are not anyone's qualifying child.
IRC §152(c)(4) decides who claims the child when a parent could also do so. If both the parent and the grandparent claim the child, the parent wins. If the parent qualifies but does not claim the child, you may claim the child only if your adjusted gross income (AGI) is higher than the AGI of each parent who could have claimed them. In Smyth v. Commissioner, T.C. Memo. 2017-29, a grandmother housed and supported two grandchildren, but their parents claimed them on a joint return, so the Tax Court denied her dependency claims and credits even though the judge called the result unfair.
When you properly claim a grandchild, expenses paid by anyone, including the student or another relative, count toward your credit under IRS Publication 970. From 2026 the AOTC also requires a work-eligible Social Security number for you and the student, issued by the return due date.
Pension, retirement account and investment income pushes many grandparents above the 2026 and 2027 credit phaseouts. If you are over the limits, the credit is wasted even if you qualify to claim the student, so check whether a lower-income parent, or the student filing independently, should claim instead.
Mistakes to Avoid When Paying a Grandchild's Tuition
Good intentions can still cause lost credits, gift tax paperwork or an IRS letter. These are the common errors.
Calling tuition a charitable donation. A payment to a school that covers your grandchild's bill is a personal expense, not a deductible gift, even if the school is a charity. The 2027 scholarship credit has the same rule: a donation earmarked for your grandchild does not qualify.
Double-dipping. The same $10,000 of 2026 tuition cannot support both an AOTC and a tax-free 529 withdrawal. Allocate the first $4,000 to the credit, pay the rest from the 529, and keep records showing which dollars went where.
Triggering gift tax filings by accident. A $30,000 check to your grandson for college in 2026 is a gift above the annual exclusion, so you must file Form 709. You owe no tax until lifetime gifts pass $15,000,000 (2026) or $15,480,000 (2027) under Rev. Proc. 2026-35, but the filing and the lost exemption are avoidable. Pay the school directly for large amounts, and remember that room, board and books are not covered by the tuition exclusion. Married grandparents can split gifts to double the exclusion.
Fighting over the dependency claim. Form 8332 is only for divorced or separated parents releasing a claim to the noncustodial parent, so it does not help grandparents. You rely on the parent-first rules in IRC §152(c)(4): the parent does not claim the child, and your AGI is higher than each parent's. Review the Child Tax Credit rules before anyone files, and agree in advance on who claims the student.
Ignoring financial aid. The FAFSA no longer counts grandparent support, but private colleges using the CSS Profile may. Ask the financial aid office before sending a large sum to the student's account.
Risking your own retirement. There is no tax relief for draining savings to pay tuition. Smaller gifts or a 529 you can pause are safer ways to help.
A grandchild whom no one claims can take the AOTC or LLC using tuition the grandparents paid, though the refundable part of the AOTC is limited for students under 24 who do not support themselves.
Real-Life Examples: Grandparents and Tuition
Example 1: Paying College Tuition Directly (No Deduction, But Credit for Parent)
John pays $20,000 directly to State University for his grandson Mike's freshman tuition in 2026. John cannot deduct the $20,000. Mike is a dependent of John's daughter, so she claims the 2026 AOTC on her return, treating the tuition John paid as if Mike paid it himself. She gets the full $2,500 for 2026 only if her MAGI is under the AOTC income limits. John owes no gift tax and files no gift tax return because the payment went straight to the school. The grandparent gets nothing directly, but the family captures a $2,500 credit.
Example 2: Using a 529 Plan for College Savings
Marian opened a 529 plan when her granddaughter Lily was born and contributed $5,000 a year for 18 years. Her state allows a deduction for 529 contributions, so she saved a few hundred dollars in state tax each year. Each $5,000 gift was far under the annual exclusion, so she never needed Form 709. Some states give the deduction only to the account owner or only for the state's own plan, so she checked her state's rules first.
When Lily starts college in 2026, Marian withdraws $15,000 a year, all tax-free. The family pays $4,000 of expenses out of pocket so Lily's parents can claim the full 2026 AOTC, and Marian covers the rest from the 529. Because Marian owns the account, none of the withdrawals appear on Lily's FAFSA.
Example 3: Grandparents Claiming a Grandchild and Getting Credits
Robert and Helen are grandparents to 19-year-old Jason. His parents cannot support him, so he lives with Robert and Helen, who pay most of his costs, including community college tuition. Jason is their qualifying child for 2026: he is under 24, a full-time student, lived with them all year, and his parents did not claim him. Because his parents could have claimed him, Robert and Helen may do so only because their AGI is higher than each parent's. Their joint MAGI is under the AOTC income limits.
They file jointly and claim the 2026 AOTC on $4,000 of tuition and course materials, which gives the maximum $2,500 credit (100% of the first $2,000 plus 25% of the next $2,000). If they had spent only $3,500, the credit would be $2,375. Jason is over 16, so they also claim the $500 credit for other dependents for 2026. Had his parents claimed him, the parent-first rule would have given the parents the claim even though the grandparents paid every bill.
Example 4: Paying Private High School Tuition (No Federal Break, But a State Angle)
Sandra pays $10,000 of private high school tuition for her granddaughter Emma in 2026. Federally, Sandra gets no deduction or credit; K–12 tuition is not deductible. Sandra lives in Illinois, which gives parents and legal guardians a K–12 education expense credit of 25% of expenses over $250, capped at $750 per family. Emma lives with her parents and is not Sandra's dependent, so Sandra cannot claim it. Next year Sandra plans to give the $10,000 to Emma's parents, which stays under the annual exclusion, and let them pay the school and claim the $750 credit.
She also considers a 529. Federal law now allows the higher yearly K–12 limit for 529 money, and Illinois gives a deduction for contributions to its plan. Her state may not treat K–12 withdrawals as qualified, so she checks before using the 529 for tuition. The lesson is that state rules decide who should pay and how. Illinois is also not on the IRS list of states participating in the 2027 federal scholarship credit. If you are weighing private school tuition for a grandchild, check your own state's rules first.
Example 5: Using a 529 for K–12 Under the New $20,000 Limit
Louise funded a 529 for her grandson Theo years ago. In 2026 she withdraws $18,000 for his private school tuition and $2,000 for a licensed tutor. The full $20,000 is tax-free federally, because tutoring is now a qualified K–12 expense and the total is within the 2026 limit. Her state's treatment may differ, so she checks whether her state follows the federal rule before taking the money. If she wants to top up the account with a large gift, she can contribute up to $95,000 in 2026 and elect the five-year spread on Form 709.
Each example teaches the same lesson: knowing the rules before you pay lets you decide who should write the check and who should claim the student, so the family keeps the most tax benefit.
IRS Rules and Tax Court Decisions on Grandparent Tuition
Gift tax exclusion, IRC §2503(e). Tuition paid directly to an educational organization is not a taxable gift, with no dollar limit. Under §2642(c)(3), the same payment is also excluded from the generation-skipping transfer tax.
Education credits and dependency, IRS Publication 970. Expenses paid by a third party are treated as paid by the student, and if the student is a dependent, as paid by the taxpayer who claims them. You cannot claim a credit for a student who is not you, your spouse or your dependent.
Tuition versus donation. In DeJong v. Commissioner, 309 F.2d 373 (9th Cir. 1962), payments to a school that educated the taxpayer's children were held to be tuition, not deductible gifts. Rev. Rul. 83-104 reaches the same result when a payment to a school is tied to a child's enrollment.
Student loan interest. Under Treas. Reg. §1.221-1(b)(4)(ii), loan interest paid by a third party is treated as a gift to the borrower, who is then treated as paying it. The borrower, not the grandparent, may deduct up to $2,500. The deduction phases out at MAGI of $85,000 to $100,000 single and $175,000 to $205,000 joint for 2026, and $90,000 to $105,000 single and $180,000 to $210,000 joint for 2027 (Rev. Proc. 2026-35).
Credits follow the year the tuition is paid, not the semester it covers, so December tuition for a spring term belongs on that year's return.
Tax Terms Grandparents Run Into
- American Opportunity Tax Credit (AOTC): up to $2,500 per student per year (2026 and 2027) for the first four years of college, 40% refundable (up to $1,000). Only one claimant per student per year.
- Lifetime Learning Credit (LLC): 20% of qualified expenses, up to $2,000 per return (2026 and 2027), for any level of study with no year limit. Nonrefundable.
- Tuition and fees deduction: a former above-the-line deduction of up to $4,000 that expired after 2020.
529 plan. Tax-free withdrawals cover college, credential programs and, from 2026, K–12 tuition, tutoring, curriculum and testing fees up to the yearly limit. They also cover up to $10,000 lifetime of student loans (SECURE Act), and up to $35,000 lifetime can roll to the beneficiary's Roth IRA (SECURE 2.0).
Coverdell Education Savings Account. You can put in up to $2,000 a year (2026 and 2027) per child under 18 for K–12 and college costs. The contributor's MAGI phaseout is $95,000 to $110,000 single and $190,000 to $220,000 joint, and these amounts are not indexed. Unused funds must be used by age 30 or rolled to another family member.
- Gift splitting: married couples can give double the annual exclusion per recipient, $38,000 in 2026 and $40,000 in 2027. Direct tuition is separate and never counts against it.
- Lifetime gift and estate exemption: the amount you can give during life or at death before federal transfer tax applies, made permanent by P.L. 119-21 and indexed each year.
- Generation-skipping transfer (GST) tax: applies to large transfers to grandchildren. The GST exemption equals the basic exclusion amount.
- Eligible educational institution: a school eligible for federal student aid programs, including most colleges, community colleges and trade schools, plus K–12 schools for 529 purposes.
- Qualified education expenses: for the AOTC, tuition, required fees and course materials; for 529 plans, also room and board for half-time students; for Coverdells, broader K–12 costs including tutoring and supplies.
- FAFSA: the federal aid form, which now calculates a Student Aid Index in place of the old Expected Family Contribution.
Federal vs. State Tax Treatment: How Do They Differ?
Federal and state tax laws do not always line up on education costs, and some states refuse to follow new federal rules.
| Topic (2026 and 2027 rules) | Federal (IRS) | State (varies) |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition deduction | None for a grandchild's tuition; the AOTC and LLC require dependency. | New York gives a deduction or credit for a dependent's tuition, and MN, IL and IA give K–12 credits to parents. |
| 529 contributions | No federal deduction. | Indiana gives a 20% credit up to $1,500; New York deducts $5,000 ($10,000 joint); Illinois deducts $10,000 ($20,000 joint). |
| 529 withdrawals | Tax-free for college, credentials, K–12 up to $20,000 a year from 2026, and $10,000 lifetime of student loans. | States vary on whether K–12 and credential withdrawals are qualified. |
| Claiming a dependent | Child Tax Credit $2,200 (2026) or $2,300 (2027), $500 credit for other dependents, and a permanent $0 personal exemption. | Many states offer their own dependent exemptions or credits. |
| Gift tax | Direct tuition payments are excluded with no limit. | Only Connecticut has a gift tax, with an exemption that tracks the federal basic exclusion and the same tuition exclusion. |
New for 2027: The Federal Scholarship Tax Credit
Starting January 1, 2027, IRC §25F gives a nonrefundable federal credit of up to $1,700 per person ($3,400 on a joint return) for cash gifts to approved scholarship-granting organizations. The credit is available only in states that opt in and send the IRS a list of approved organizations. As of October 22, 2026, the IRS lists 30 participating states, including Virginia, Texas, Florida, Ohio and North Carolina.
Three limits matter. You cannot earmark the donation for your grandchild or any named student. The federal credit is reduced by any state credit for the same gift. And it is the only federal tax credit tied to K–12 private school funding, claimed on Form 8525.
States do not automatically follow the new federal K–12 limit for 529 plans, and the scholarship credit depends on whether your state has opted in. Check both with your state revenue department before you plan around them.
Grandparent vs. Parent: How Does Paying a Grandchild's Tuition Compare?
Many rules overlap, but parents and grandparents are treated differently in who can claim what.
- Education credits: a parent who claims the child gets the AOTC or LLC, subject to income limits. A grandparent gets a credit only by claiming the grandchild as a dependent.
- Deductions: neither has a federal tuition deduction. Parents who co-sign a loan can deduct the interest within income limits; a grandparent who simply pays a grandchild's loan cannot.
- Gift tax: parents supporting a minor child make no gift. Grandparents have no legal duty of support, so cash to a grandchild is a gift, which is why the direct tuition exclusion matters so much to them.
- Dependency: parents claim by default; a grandparent can claim only if the parent does not and has lower AGI. So the Child Tax Credit of $2,200 (2026) or $2,300 (2027) usually lands on the parent's return.
- Financial aid: the 2027–28 FAFSA still leaves out grandparent support and grandparent-owned 529 distributions, so a grandparent's payment can affect federal aid less than a parent's.
- Estate planning: a parent paying tuition is just raising a child. A grandparent paying tuition or funding a 529 reduces a taxable estate against the lifetime exemption and skips a generation.
Grandparents either step into the parent's role by claiming the child, work through the parents, or accept that their help is a gift with estate benefits rather than an income tax break. Many families do both: parents claim the credits while grandparents cover the rest. Whether a grandparent can deduct a cash gift instead gets the same no.
Pros and Cons of Paying a Grandchild's Tuition Tax-Wise
Is helping with tuition a smart financial move? Here is how the advantages and drawbacks stack up under the 2026 and 2027 rules.
| Pros (2026 and 2027 rules) | Cons (2026 and 2027 rules) |
|---|---|
| Credits stay in the family: the parent or student can claim up to $2,500 using the tuition you paid. | You get no federal income tax deduction or credit unless the grandchild is your dependent. |
| Unlimited direct tuition payments with no gift tax, which also trims a large estate. | Private colleges using the CSS Profile may count your help against need-based aid. |
| Flexible ways to help: direct payment, a 529 with tax-free growth (now covering K–12 costs up to the yearly limit), trusts or gifts. | Many moving parts: credits, gift limits, dependency rules and state recapture, so mistakes can cost money. |
| Less student debt for your grandchild. | A credit can go unused if the parents do not know to claim it. |
| Joy and legacy: you see your gift work during your lifetime. | Big checks can strain your own retirement, and no tax break offsets that. |
The main reason to pay a grandchild's tuition is love, not tax savings. The tax advantages are a bonus, and knowing the drawbacks lets you structure your help well.
What to Do Next
- Decide who will claim the student, and check that person's 2026 or 2027 MAGI against the AOTC income limits.
- Pay tuition straight to the school, or keep cash gifts under the annual exclusion per recipient.
- If you front-load a 529, file Form 709 to elect the five-year spread, even with no tax due.
- Before using 529 money for K–12 costs, confirm your state follows the federal limit so you avoid state tax and recapture.
- If you want the 2027 scholarship credit, check that your state is on the IRS participating list and give only to an approved organization.
FAQs: Grandparents, Tuition Payments, and Taxes
Quick answers to the questions grandparents ask most, with a yes or no up front.
Can I deduct my grandchild's college tuition on my federal taxes?
No. There is no federal deduction for tuition you pay for someone else's education. If your grandchild is your dependent, you would use education credits rather than a deduction.
Will paying my grandchild's tuition or room and board directly to the college trigger gift tax?
Tuition, no: direct tuition payments are excluded from gift tax in any amount and do not use your annual exclusion or lifetime exemption. Room and board, yes: housing, meals, books and fees paid for your grandchild count toward the annual exclusion of $19,000 in 2026 or $20,000 in 2027, unless a 529 plan pays them.
Can I claim the American Opportunity Tax Credit for my grandchild’s tuition?
No, not unless your grandchild is your dependent. Education credits (AOTC, LLC) can only be claimed by the student or a taxpayer who claims that student as a dependent. If the parents claim the child, they get the credit.
Are contributions to my grandchild's 529 plan tax deductible for me?
Not federally. More than 30 states offer a deduction or credit on the state return for 529 contributions, but the rules depend on your state, and some limit the break to the account owner or to the state's own plan.
Does paying my grandchild's tuition affect their financial aid?
Not for federal aid. From the 2024–25 FAFSA onward, including 2027–28, grandparent payments and grandparent-owned 529 distributions are not reported. Some private colleges that use the CSS Profile may still ask about outside support, so check with the school's aid office.
Is private school (K–12) tuition I pay for my grandchild tax-deductible?
No. There is no federal deduction or credit for K–12 tuition, and state credits usually go only to parents. A 529 can pay up to $20,000 a year for K–12 costs from 2026. From 2027, a gift to an approved scholarship organization in a participating state earns up to $1,700, but not if earmarked for your grandchild.
If I pay off my grandchild's student loans, can I deduct the interest I paid?
No. Under Treas. Reg. §1.221-1(b)(4)(ii), your payment is a gift to your grandchild, who is treated as paying the interest. Your grandchild may deduct up to $2,500 if their MAGI is under the single phaseout of $85,000 to $100,000 (2026) or $90,000 to $105,000 (2027) and no one claims them.
Can I claim my grandchild as a dependent if I cover their college costs?
Only if you meet the IRS tests. The child must pass the relationship, age, residency and support tests, or qualify as a relative with gross income under $5,300 for 2026. If the parents could claim the child but do not, your AGI must be higher than each parent's. Paying tuition alone does not make you the claimant.
Is it better to give my grandchild (or their parents) money for college or pay the school directly?
For large amounts, pay the school directly. That avoids gift tax filings no matter the size. Cash gifts are fine under $19,000 (2026) or $20,000 (2027) per recipient, or double that if you and your spouse split gifts. Direct payment also guarantees the money goes to education.
Do I have to file a gift tax return to front-load a 529 plan?
Yes. To treat a lump sum of up to $95,000 in 2026 or $100,000 in 2027 per donor as five years of annual exclusions, you must file Form 709 for the year of the gift and make the five-year election, even though no gift tax is owed.
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