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Old 02-27-2025, 11:42 AM
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Assuming you have been a Florida resident for at least 12 months, the most straightforward way to get your son to qualify would be for you to claim him as a dependent on your 2024 federal tax return.

The tax benefit to the boy's father in claiming him, would be less than the tuition savings......Unless of course the child is also considering college in the father's state of residence.