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Georgia 529 plans
Georgia residents receive numerous state plan benefits.
Learn about state tax benefits ↓Georgia residents receive numerous state plan benefits.
Learn about state tax benefits ↓Featured 529 plans for Georgia residents:
State tax deduction or credit
Contributions to a Georgia 529 plan of up to $4,000 per beneficiary per year for those filing a single return and $8,000 per year per beneficiary for those filing a joint return are deductible in computing Georgia taxable income. Incoming rollovers from other 529 plans do not qualify as contributions eligible for the state income tax deduction. Contribution deadline is April 15 of the following year.
Which 529 plans does Georgia offer?
The Georgia Path2College 529 plan is managed by TIAA-CREF Tuition Financing, Inc., and offers two age-based options, two static options, and a guaranteed option.
Direct sold 529 plans
"Do-it-yourself" type plans in which the saver enrolls and sets up the initial investment. Fortunately most 529 plans make this simple! You'll pay no sales charges beyond fund and administrative fees.
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ABLE Plans
529 ABLE accounts let Americans with disabilities save tax-deferred for education and other expenses without impacting eligibility for public benefits.
ABLE Plan
The State of Georgia has partnered with the State of Ohio to offer Georgia STABLE, a program that offers the STABLE Account Plan to eligible Georgia residents. The STABLE Account Plan is established pursuant to Ohio law (Ohio Revised Code §113.50-§113.56) in accordance with Section 529A, and is structured and operated by the Ohio Treasurer's Office and its Service Providers.
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