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bamagal62

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5. I don't think

Reply to Stargazer99 (Original post)

Mon Apr 13, 2026, 01:09 PM

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You get a tax deduction for private school???
If so, people that live in Manhattan with 3 kids in private schools wouldn’t move to the suburbs to go to highly rated public schools. But, maybe it depends on the state?? I could be wrong.

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When I worked for a private school I learned that the parents got a tax deduction for the expense [View all] Stargazer99 Monday OP

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