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45 CFR §263.22

Verified against eCFR.gov as of June 20, 2026View official text on eCFR.gov
The following restrictions apply to IDA funds:
  1. (a)A recipient may deposit only earned income into an IDA.
  2. (b)A recipient's contributions to an IDA may be matched by, or through, a qualified entity.
  3. (c)A recipient may withdraw funds only for the following reasons:
    1. (1)To cover post-secondary education expenses, if the amount is paid directly to an eligible educational institution;
    2. (2)For the recipient to purchase a first home, if the amount is paid directly to the person to whom the amounts are due and it is a qualified acquisition cost for a qualified principal residence by a qualified first-time home buyer; or
    3. (3)For business capitalization, if the amounts are paid directly to a business capitalization account in a federally insured financial institution and used for a qualified business capitalization expense.