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Tennessee 529 plans
Tennessee residents receive numerous state plan benefits.
Learn about state tax benefits ↓Tennessee residents receive numerous state plan benefits.
Learn about state tax benefits ↓Featured 529 plans for Tennessee residents:
State tax deduction or credit
Not applicable. Tennessee does not have a personal income tax.
Which 529 plans does Tennessee offer?
Tennessee's TNStars College Savings 529 Program is available to residents of any state. This direct-sold plan offers fund options from Vanguard and other investment managers.
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
ABLE TN is administered by the Tennessee Department of Treasury and is a savings program designed to help individuals with disabilities put aside money to pay for qualified expenses. These accounts provide the opportunity to save and invest, with tax-free earnings, to help participants maintain independence and quality of life.
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