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State tax deduction or credit for contributions
Alabama
Contributions to an Alabama 529 plan of up to $5,000 per year by an individual, and up to $10,000 per year by married taxpayers filing jointly who each make their own contributions, are deductible in computing Alabama taxable income.
Alabama
Contributions, including rollover contributions, to an Alabama 529 plan of up to $5,000 per year by an individual, and up to $10,000 per year by married taxpayers filing jointly who each make their own contributions, are deductible in computing Alabama taxable income.
Contributions, including rollover contributions, to an Alabama 529 plan of up to $5,000 per year by an individual, and up to $10,000 per year by married taxpayers filing jointly who each make their own contributions, are deductible in computing Alabama taxable income.
529 contributions are not deductible from federal taxes; state income tax treatment varies. For residents of one of the following states, contributions to the T. Rowe Price College Savings Plan may be deductible from state income taxes: Arizona, Arkansas, Kansas, Maine, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Ohio and Pennsylvania. This list is subject to change. Check with your state or with a tax professional for additional details and to determine what documentation, if any, is required when filing.
Arizona
Contributions to an ABLE account of up to $2,000 per year per beneficiary by an individual, and up to $4,000 per year per beneficiary by a married couple filing jointly, are deductible in computing Arizona taxable income. The original sunset date of December 31, 2012 has been removed, thus making the deduction permanent.
Contributions to Arizona AND non-Arizona 529 plans of up to $2,000 per year per beneficiary by an individual, and up to $4,000 per year per beneficiary by a married couple filing jointly, are deductible in computing Arizona taxable income. The original sunset date of December 31, 2012 has been removed, thus making the deduction permanent.
Arizona
Contributions to Arizona AND non-Arizona 529 plans of up to $2,000 per year per beneficiary by an individual, and up to $4,000 per year per beneficiary by a married couple filing jointly, are deductible in computing Arizona taxable income. The original sunset date of December 31, 2012 has been removed, thus making the deduction permanent.
Arkansas
None, Contributions to an Arkansas 529 plan of up to $5,000 per year by an individual, and up to $10,000 per year by a married couple filing jointly, are deductible in computing Arkansas taxable income, with a four-year carryforward of excess contributions.
Contributions to Arkansas 529 plans of up to $5,000 ($10,000 total per married couple), are deductible in computing Arkansas state income tax. Contributions greater than these amounts may be carried forward to the next succeeding four (4) tax years. Contributions to non-Arkansas 529 plans of up to $3,000 ($6,000 total per married couple) are deductible in computing Arkansas state income tax provided the taxpayer has not deducted the contribution on another state's income tax return. Rollover contributions from an out-of-state 529 plan to an Arkansas 529 plan of up to $7,500 ($15,000 per married couple) are deductible in the tax year the contribution is rolled over. Contributions sent by mail must be postmarked by December 31 of the tax year.
Arkansas
Contributions to Arkansas 529 plans of up to $5,000 ($10,000 total per married couple), are deductible in computing Arkansas state income tax. Contributions greater than these amounts may be carried forward to the next succeeding four (4) tax years. Contributions to non-Arkansas 529 plans of up to $3,000 ($6,000 total per married couple) are deductible in computing Arkansas state income tax provided the taxpayer has not deducted the contribution on another state's income tax return. Rollover contributions from an out-of-state 529 plan to an Arkansas 529 plan of up to $7,500 ($15,000 per married couple) are deductible in the tax year the contribution is rolled over. Contributions sent by mail must be postmarked by December 31 of the tax year.
Colorado
For the 2024 tax year, Colorado taxpayers may deduct up to $22,700 per taxpayer per beneficiary for a taxpayer who files a single return, or $34,000 per tax filing per beneficiary for taxpayers who file a joint return. These limitation amounts are adjusted annually.
For income tax year commencing on January 1, 2024, the Colorado income tax deduction otherwise available for contributions to any Colorado 529 plan or any 529 plan affiliated with an educational institution in Colorado shall not exceed $22,700 per taxpayer per beneficiary for a taxpayer who files a single return, or $34,000 per taxpayer per beneficiary for taxpayers who file a joint return. For income tax years commencing on or after January 1, 2025, the deduction limits described in the preceding sentence will be adjusted annually by the percentage change in the combined average annual costs of tuition and room and board for all Colorado institutions of higher education as determined by the Colorado Department of Education.
The Working Families College Savings Act offers a Colorado tax credit for employers who make contributions to CollegeInvest savings plans owned by their employees. The available tax credit is 20% of the amount contributed to a CollegeInvest 529 account, up to $500 per employee (for a $2,500 employer contribution).
For income tax year commencing on January 1, 2024, the Colorado income tax deduction otherwise available for contributions to any Colorado 529 plan or any 529 plan affiliated with an educational institution in Colorado shall not exceed $22,700 per taxpayer per beneficiary for a taxpayer who files a single return, or $34,000 per taxpayer per beneficiary for taxpayers who file a joint return. For income tax years commencing on or after January 1, 2025, the deduction limits described in the preceding sentence will be adjusted annually by the percentage change in the combined average annual costs of tuition and room and board for all Colorado institutions of higher education as determined by the Colorado Department of Education.
The Working Families College Savings Act offers a Colorado tax credit for employers who make contributions to CollegeInvest savings plans owned by their employees. The available tax credit is 20% of the amount contributed to a CollegeInvest 529 account, up to $500 per employee (for a $2,500 employer contribution).
For income tax year commencing on January 1, 2024, the Colorado income tax deduction otherwise available for contributions to any Colorado 529 plan or any 529 plan affiliated with an educational institution in Colorado shall not exceed $22,700 per taxpayer per beneficiary for a taxpayer who files a single return, or $34,000 per taxpayer per beneficiary for taxpayers who file a joint return. For income tax years commencing on or after January 1, 2025, the deduction limits described in the preceding sentence will be adjusted annually by the percentage change in the combined average annual costs of tuition and room and board for all Colorado institutions of higher education as determined by the Colorado Department of Education.
The Working Families College Savings Act offers a Colorado tax credit for employers who make contributions to CollegeInvest savings plans owned by their employees. The available tax credit is 20% of the amount contributed to a CollegeInvest 529 account, up to $500 per employee (for a $2,500 employer contribution).
For income tax year commencing on January 1, 2024, the Colorado income tax deduction otherwise available for contributions to any Colorado 529 plan or any 529 plan affiliated with an educational institution in Colorado shall not exceed $22,700 per taxpayer per beneficiary for a taxpayer who files a single return, or $34,000 per taxpayer per beneficiary for taxpayers who file a joint return. For income tax years commencing on or after January 1, 2025, the deduction limits described in the preceding sentence will be adjusted annually by the percentage change in the combined average annual costs of tuition and room and board for all Colorado institutions of higher education as determined by the Colorado Department of Education.
The Working Families College Savings Act offers a Colorado tax credit for employers who make contributions to CollegeInvest savings plans owned by their employees. The available tax credit is 20% of the amount contributed to a CollegeInvest 529 account, up to $500 per employee (for a $2,500 employer contribution).
CHET Advisor 529 College Savings Program
Connecticut
Contributions to a Connecticut 529 plan of up to $5,000 per year by an individual, and up to $10,000 per year by a married couple filing jointly, are deductible in computing Connecticut taxable income, with a five-year carryforward of excess contributions. Rollover contributions are not deductible. Contribution deadline is December 31 postmark if by mail, or final business day of the year if by electronic payment.
Connecticut Higher Education Trust (CHET)
Connecticut
Contributions to a Connecticut 529 plan of up to $5,000 per year by an individual, and up to $10,000 per year by a married couple filing jointly, are deductible in computing Connecticut taxable income, with a five-year carryforward of excess contributions. Rollover contributions are not deductible.
Delaware
Effective 1/1/23, contributions to a DE529 Education Savings Plan of up to $1,000 per year for those filing a single return and $2,000 per year for those filing a joint return are deductible in computing Delaware taxable income. The deduction will not apply to individuals with a federal adjusted gross income greater than $100,000 (or $200,000 for joint returns). Deductions for couples with an AGI below $200,000 are capped at $2,000.The deduction does not apply to tuition in connection with enrollment or attendance at an elementary or secondary public, private, or religious school.
Delaware
Contributions to a DEPENDABLE account of up to $5,000 per year for those filing a single return and $10,000 per year for those filing a joint return are deductible in computing Delaware taxable income.
District of Columbia
Contributions to the DC College Savings Plan of up to $4,000 per year by an individual, and up to $8,000 per year by married taxpayers who each make contributions to their own account, are deductible in computing District of Columbia taxable income, with a five-year carryforward of excess contributions. Only contributions made by the account owner are deductible. Rollover contributions are not deductible. Contribution deadline is December 31 postmark.
Georgia
Contributions to the STABLE Account Plan are not deductible for Georgia state income tax purposes. Earnings from the investment of contributions to a STABLE Account Plan will not be subject to Georgia state income tax, to the extent such earnings are exempt from U.S. federal income taxation under Section 529A.
Georgia
Contributions to the 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.
Contributions to the Idaho 529 plan of up to $6,000 per year by an individual, and up to $12,000 per year by a married couple filing jointly, are deductible in computing Idaho taxable income.
Idaho employers who make direct contributions to their employees' IDeal accounts benefit from a 20% state tax credit. The credit is capped at $500 per employee, per year.
Contributions to an Illinois 529 plan of up to $10,000 per year by an individual, and up to $20,000 per year by a married couple filing jointly, are deductible in computing Illinois taxable income. For a rollover contribution, only the principal portion is eligible for the deduction. Contribution deadline is December 31 postmark. For tax years ending on or before December 31, 2024, employers may claim a credit against Illinois tax for 25% of matching contributions made to an employee's account in an Illinois 529 plan, with a maximum annual credit of $500 per employee. Unused credits may be carried forward for five years.
Contributions to an Illinois 529 plan of up to $10,000 per year by an individual, and up to $20,000 per year by a married couple filing jointly, are deductible in computing Illinois taxable income. For a rollover contribution, only the principal portion is eligible for the deduction. Contribution deadline is December 31 postmark. For tax years ending on or before December 31, 2024, employers may claim a credit against Illinois tax for 25% of matching contributions made to an employee's account in an Illinois 529 plan, with a maximum annual credit of $500 per employee. Unused credits may be carried forward for five years.
Contributions to an Illinois 529 plan of up to $10,000 per year by an individual, and up to $20,000 per year by a married couple filing jointly, are deductible in computing Illinois taxable income. For a rollover contribution, only the principal portion is eligible for the deduction. Contribution deadline is December 31 postmark. For tax years ending on or before December 31, 2024, employers may claim a credit against Illinois tax for 25% of matching contributions made to an employee's account in an Illinois 529 plan, with a maximum annual credit of $500 per employee. Unused credits may be carried forward for five years.
Illinois
None, Illinois taxpayers can contribute to any IL ABLE account and take a state tax income tax deduction -- up to $10,000 if filing as an individual or $20,000 if filing jointly.
Indiana taxpayers are eligible for a state income tax credit of 20% of contributions to an Indiana 529 Plan, up to $1,500 credit per year ($750 for married couples filing separately). Effective January 1, 2024, rollover contributions and contributions generated through a rewards program are not eligible for the credit. Effective January 1, 2023, the definition of an Indiana taxpayer was revised to include married individuals filing separately. The maximum annual credit allowed for a married taxpayer filing separately is $750. Indiana residents may elect to treat contributions made through the deadline (excluding extensions) for filing an individual Indiana state income tax return (generally April 15) as having been made in the prior year in order to claim the allowable annual credit on their Indiana state tax return for the prior year. Contributions default to the current contribution year; if you wish to have a contribution made before Tax Day count toward the prior calendar year, include a letter with a mailed check or contact the plan administrator to make the request.
Indiana taxpayers are eligible for a state income tax credit of 20% of contributions to an Indiana 529 Plan, up to $1,500 credit per year ($750 for married couples filing separately). Effective January 1, 2024, rollover contributions and contributions generated through a rewards program are not eligible for the credit. Effective January 1, 2023, the definition of an Indiana taxpayer was revised to include married individuals filing separately. The maximum annual credit allowed for a married taxpayer filing separately is $750. Indiana residents may elect to treat contributions made through the deadline (excluding extensions) for filing an individual Indiana state income tax return (generally April 15) as having been made in the prior year in order to claim the allowable annual credit on their Indiana state tax return for the prior year. Contributions default to the current contribution year; if you wish to have a contribution made before Tax Day count toward the prior calendar year, include a letter with a mailed check or contact the plan administrator to make the request.
Indiana taxpayers are eligible for a state income tax credit of 20% of contributions to an Indiana 529 Plan, up to $1,500 credit per year ($750 for married couples filing separately). Effective January 1, 2024, rollover contributions and contributions generated through a rewards program are not eligible for the credit. Effective January 1, 2023, the definition of an Indiana taxpayer was revised to include married individuals filing separately. The maximum annual credit allowed for a married taxpayer filing separately is $750. Indiana residents may elect to treat contributions made through the deadline (excluding extensions) for filing an individual Indiana state income tax return (generally April 15) as having been made in the prior year in order to claim the allowable annual credit on their Indiana state tax return for the prior year. Contributions default to the current contribution year; if you wish to have a contribution made before Tax Day count toward the prior calendar year, include a letter with a mailed check or contact the plan administrator to make the request.
Iowa
Iowa individual taxpayers who make a contribution can deduct up to $5,500 for 2024 (adjusted annually for inflation) of their contributions including rollovers from a non-Iowa 529A plan, in determining their adjusted gross income for Iowa income tax purposes.
Contributions to an Iowa 529 plan of up to 5,500 for 2024 per beneficiary by an individual, and up to $11,000 per beneficiary by married taxpayers filing jointly who each make their own contributions, are deductible in computing Iowa taxable income. The maximum deduction increases each year with inflation. Only contributions made by the account owner are deductible. Contribution deadline is December 31 postmark. Iowa residents may elect to treat contributions made through the deadline (excluding extensions) for filing an individual Iowa state income tax return (generally April 30) as having been made in the prior year in order to claim the allowable annual deduction on their Iowa state tax return for the prior year.
Iowa
Contributions to an Iowa 529 plan of up to $5,500 for 2024 per beneficiary by an individual, and up to $11,000 per beneficiary by married taxpayers filing jointly who each make their own contributions, are deductible in computing Iowa taxable income. The maximum deduction increases each year with inflation. Only contributions made by the account owner are deductible. Iowa residents may elect to treat contributions made through the deadline (excluding extensions) for filing an individual Iowa state income tax return (generally April 30) as having been made in the prior year in order to claim the allowable annual deduction on their Iowa state tax return for the prior year.
Kansas
Kansas taxpayers can deduct up $3,000 per individual/$6,000 per couple. This deduction only applies to contributions made to KS ABLE accounts.
Contributions to Kansas AND non-Kansas state-sponsored 529 plans of up to $3,000 per beneficiary per year by an individual, and up to $6,000 per beneficiary per year by a married couple filing jointly, are deductible in computing Kansas taxable income. Rollover contributions are not deductible. Contribution deadline is December 31.
Kansas
Contributions to Kansas AND non-Kansas state-sponsored 529 plans of up to $3,000 per beneficiary per year by an individual, and up to $6,000 per beneficiary per year by a married couple filing jointly, are deductible in computing Kansas taxable income. Rollover contributions are not deductible. Contribution deadline is December 31.
Contributions to Kansas AND non-Kansas state-sponsored 529 plans of up to $3,000 per beneficiary per year by an individual, and up to $6,000 per beneficiary per year by a married couple filing jointly, are deductible in computing Kansas taxable income. Rollover contributions are not deductible. Contribution deadline is December 31.
Kentucky
Contributions to the Plan are not deductible for Kentucky state income tax purposes. Earnings grow tax-deferred from Kentucky state income tax.
Louisiana
Contributions to the Louisiana 529 plan of up to $2,400 per beneficiary per year by an individual taxpayer, and up to $4,800 per beneficiary per year by a married couple filing jointly, are deductible in computing Louisiana taxable income. Any unused cap amount with an active account may be carried forward to increase the cap in subsequent tax years. Double deductions of up to $4,800 per year may be claimed for an account opened for an eligible needy, non-related beneficiary. Contribution deadline is December 31.
Contributions to START K12 accounts ARE NOT deductible in computing Louisiana taxable income.
Maine
Maine's treatment substantively conforms with federal treatment for qualifying deposits, withdrawals, and rollovers. Maine does not provide for a comparable Saver's Credit for Maine income tax purposes. Maine's treatment also substantively conforms with federal treatment for Estate tax purposes.
Individuals who file individual Maine state income returns will be able to deduct up to $1,000 per Designated Beneficiary per tax year for their total, combined contributions to any Section 529 Program during the tax year, for taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 2023. The deduction is not available to taxpayers with federal adjusted gross income over $100,000 (single or married filing separately) or $200,000 (married filing jointly or head of household).
Individuals who file individual Maine state income returns will be able to deduct up to $1,000 per Designated Beneficiary per tax year for their total, combined contributions to any Section 529 Program during the tax year, for taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 2023. The deduction is not available to taxpayers with federal adjusted gross income over $100,000 (single or married filing separately) or $200,000 (married filing jointly or head of household).
Contributions to the Maryland 529 -- Prepaid College Trust of up to $2,500 per account per year by an individual, and up to $5,000 per beneficiary per year by married taxpayers filing jointly are deductible in computing Maryland taxable income, with an unlimited carryforward of excess contributions. Account owners and contributors are eligible for the deduction. Rollover contributions are deductible if not previously deducted. Contribution deadline is December 31 postmark.
Maryland
Each beneficiary or individual who contributes to the beneficiary's ABLE account can deduct up to $2,500 of contributions each year from his/her Maryland income per beneficiary; $5,000 for two, $7,500 for three, etc. Contributions in excess of $2,500 can be deducted for up to the next 10 years. Contributions in following years could be eligible for deduction; however, more than $2,500 per beneficiary may not be deducted in any year and the 10-year limit on each year's contribution may not be extended.
Maryland College Investment Plan
Maryland
Contributions to the Maryland 529 -- College Investment Plan of up to $2,500 per beneficiary per year by an individual are deductible in computing Maryland taxable income, with a 10-year carryforward of excess contributions. If a joint return is filed and each spouse has established an account and contributed at least $2,500 to their respective account, the married couple could deduct $5,000 on their Maryland return. Account owners and contributors are eligible for the deduction. Contributions made in excess of $2,500 in a single year to the same account may be carried forward to consecutive subsequent years until fully claimed as a subtraction, or the 11th taxable year, whichever comes first. Rollover contributions are deductible if not previously deducted. Contribution deadline is December 31 postmark.
Massachusetts
Effective January 1, 2017, contributions to Massachusetts 529 plans of up to $1,000 per year by an individual, and up to $2,000 per year by a married couple filing jointly, are deductible in computing Massachusetts taxable income.
Massachusetts
Effective January 1, 2017, contributions to Massachusetts 529 plans of up to $1,000 per year by an individual, and up to $2,000 per year by a married couple filing jointly, are deductible in computing Massachusetts taxable income.
Michigan
Contributions to a Michigan 529 savings plan of up to $5,000 per year by an individual, and up to $10,000 per year by a married couple filing jointly, are deductible in computing Michigan taxable income. Contributions must be reduced by qualified withdrawals during the year for purposes of determining the amount that may be deducted. Rollover contributions are not deductible, according to the Michigan Department of Treasury. Contribution deadline is December 31.
Michigan
Contributions to a plan account are deductible, in an amount not to exceed $10,000 for married taxpayers filing jointly ($5,000 for single taxpayers and for married taxpayers filing separate returns), in computing the contributor's taxable income under Michigan law.
Contributions to a Michigan 529 savings plan of up to $5,000 per year by an individual, and up to $10,000 per year by a married couple filing jointly, are deductible in computing Michigan taxable income. Contributions must be reduced by qualified withdrawals during the year for purposes of determining the amount that may be deducted. Rollover contributions are not deductible, according to the Michigan Department of Treasury. Contribution deadline is December 31.
Michigan
Contributions to the Michigan Education Trust are fully deductible from Michigan taxable income. Rollover contributions are not eligible for the deduction, according to the Michigan Department of Treasury.
Minnesota College Savings Plan
Minnesota
Minnesota taxpayers may claim either a tax deduction or a tax credit depending on their income, for contributions to ANY state's 529 plan. A $1,500 tax deduction ($3,000 for a married couple filing jointly) can be claimed against Minnesota income tax. Alternatively, a tax credit equal to 50% of the contributions to accounts, reduced by any withdrawals, may be claimed with a maximum credit amount of up to $500, subject to a phase-out schedule, depending on the taxpayer's federal adjusted gross income. The income thresholds used to determine the maximum credit amount are adjusted annually for inflation.
Mississippi
Any contributor into a Mississippi ABLE account may deduct from their Mississippi taxable income any contributions into an Mississippi ABLE account up to a maximum annual amount limit established by Congress for such accounts for single, joint and other filers.
Contributions to a Mississippi 529 savings plan of up to $10,000 per year by an individual, and up to $20,000 per year by a married couple filing jointly, are deductible in computing Mississippi taxable income. Contribution deadline is April 15 of the following year.
Contributions to the Mississippi Prepaid Affordable College Tuition Program are deductible in computing Mississippi taxable income up to $10,000 for single filers and $20,000 for joint filers. MPACT earnings are exempt from state income tax.
Missouri
Missouri residents and taxpayers may deduct the amount of their contributions to a MO ABLE Account from their Missouri adjusted gross income. Annual contributions made to the MO ABLE program up to and including eight thousand dollars ($8,000) per participating taxpayer, and up to sixteen thousand dollars ($16,000) for married individuals filing a joint tax return, shall be subtracted in determining Missouri adjusted gross income.
Contributions to Missouri AND non-Missouri 529 plans of up to $8,000 per year by an individual, and up to $16,000 per year by a married couple filing jointly, are deductible in computing Missouri taxable income. Rollover contributions are not deductible. Contribution deadline is December 31 postmark.
Montana
Contributions to Montana AND non-Montana 529 plans of up to $3,000 per year by an individual, and up to $6,000 per year by a married couple filing jointly, are deductible in computing Montana taxable income. Only contributions made by the account owner, the account owner's spouse, or the account owner's custodian/parent are deductible. Contribution deadline is December 31.
Montana
Montana taxpayers can deduct $3,000 per tax year for contributions to their own account, spouse, or their child. This deduction only applies to contributions made to MT ABLE accounts.
Contributions by an account owner who files a Nebraska state income tax return, including the principal and earnings portions of rollovers from another qualified college savings plan not issued by the State of Nebraska, are deductible in computing the account owner's Nebraska taxable income for Nebraska income tax purposes in an amount not to exceed $10,000 ($5,000 for married taxpayers filing separate returns) in the aggregate for all contributions to all accounts within the Trust in any taxable year. Contributions by a custodian of an UGMA or UTMA account who is also the parent or guardian of the Beneficiary of an UGMA or UTMA account may claim this deduction. Contribution deadline is December 31 postmark.
Nebraska
Contributions by anyone who files a Nebraska state income tax return are eligible to receive a Nebraska state income tax deduction for their own contributions of up to $10,000 ($5,000 if married, filing separately).
Contributions by an account owner who files a Nebraska state income tax return, including the principal and earnings portions of rollovers from another qualified college savings plan not issued by the State of Nebraska, are deductible in computing the account owner's Nebraska taxable income for Nebraska income tax purposes in an amount not to exceed $10,000 ($5,000 for married taxpayers filing separate returns) in the aggregate for all contributions to all accounts within the Trust in any taxable year. Contributions by a custodian of an UGMA or UTMA account who is also the parent or guardian of the Beneficiary of an UGMA or UTMA account may claim this deduction. Contribution deadline is December 31 postmark.
Contributions by an account owner who files a Nebraska state income tax return, including the principal and earnings portions of rollovers from another qualified college savings plan not issued by the State of Nebraska, are deductible in computing the account owner's Nebraska taxable income for Nebraska income tax purposes in an amount not to exceed $10,000 ($5,000 for married taxpayers filing separate returns) in the aggregate for all contributions to all accounts within the Trust in any taxable year. Contributions by a custodian of an UGMA or UTMA account who is also the parent or guardian of the Beneficiary of an UGMA or UTMA account may claim this deduction. Contribution deadline is December 31 postmark.
Nebraska
Contributions by an account owner who files a Nebraska state income tax return, including the principal and earnings portions of rollovers from another qualified college savings plan not issued by the State of Nebraska, are deductible in computing the account owner's Nebraska taxable income for Nebraska income tax purposes in an amount not to exceed $10,000 ($5,000 for married taxpayers filing separate returns) in the aggregate for all contributions to all accounts within the Trust in any taxable year. Contributions by a custodian of an UGMA or UTMA account who is also the parent or guardian of the Beneficiary of an UGMA or UTMA account may claim this deduction. Contribution deadline is December 31 postmark.
Nevada
Not applicable. Nevada does not have a personal income tax.
Nevada employers who make a matching contribution to employees participating in a Nevada 529 college savings plan are eligible for a 25% tax credit on matched contributions up to $500 per employee per year.
Not applicable. Nevada does not have a personal income tax.
Nevada employers who make a matching contribution to employees participating in a Nevada 529 college savings plan are eligible for a 25% tax credit on matched contributions up to $500 per employee per year.
Not applicable. Nevada does not have a personal income tax.
Nevada employers who make a matching contribution to employees participating in a Nevada 529 college savings plan are eligible for a 25% tax credit on matched contributions up to $500 per employee per year.
Not applicable. Nevada does not have a personal income tax.
Nevada employers who make a matching contribution to employees participating in a Nevada 529 college savings plan are eligible for a 25% tax credit on matched contributions up to $500 per employee per year.
New Hampshire
Not applicable. New Hampshire does not have a personal income tax.
New Hampshire
New Hampshire does not have a state income tax. Income and distributions from any qualified ABLE program as defined in the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, shall be exempt from the interest and dividends tax pursuant to RSA 77:4-h, provided that distributions from the plan which are subject to federal income tax shall be subject to the interest and dividends tax pursuant to RSA 77 on the accrued income portion of the savings plan distribution.
New Hampshire
New Hampshire does not have a state income tax. Income and distributions from any qualified ABLE program as defined in the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, shall be exempt from the interest and dividends tax pursuant to RSA 77:4-h, provided that distributions from the plan which are subject to federal income tax shall be subject to the interest and dividends tax pursuant to RSA 77 on the accrued income portion of the savings plan distribution.
New Hampshire
Not applicable. New Hampshire does not have a personal income tax.
New Jersey taxpayers, with gross income of $200,000 or less, may qualify for a state income tax deduction for contributions into an NJBEST plan of up to $10,000 per taxpayer, per year, beginning with contributions made in tax year 2022.
NJBEST 529 College Savings Plan
New Jersey
New Jersey taxpayers, with gross income of $200,000 or less, may qualify for a state income tax deduction for contributions into an NJBEST plan of up to $10,000 per taxpayer, per year, beginning with contributions made in tax year 2022.
New Mexico
Contributions to the Plan are not deductible for New Mexico state income tax purposes. However, contributions to the Plan that are considered non-taxable "gifts" for federal income tax purposes are subject to the same treatment for New Mexico state income tax purposes. Earnings grow tax-deferred from New Mexico state income tax. Earnings are not subject to New Mexico state income tax while they remain in a STABLE Account.
New Mexico
Contributions to a New Mexico 529 plan are fully deductible in computing New Mexico taxable income.
New Mexico
Contributions to a New Mexico 529 plan are fully deductible in computing New Mexico taxable income.
Contributions to a New York 529 plan of up to $5,000 per year by an individual, and up to $10,000 per year by a married couple filing jointly, are deductible in computing New York taxable income. Only contributions made by the account owner, or if filing jointly, by the account owner's spouse, are deductible. Contribution deadline is December 31 postmark.
Contributions to a New York 529 plan of up to $5,000 per year by an individual, and up to $10,000 per year by a married couple filing jointly, are deductible in computing New York taxable income. Only contributions made by the account owner, or if filing jointly, by the account owner's spouse, are deductible. Contribution deadline is December 31 postmark.
North Dakota
Contributions to the North Dakota 529 plan of up to $5,000 per year by an individual, and up to $10,000 per year by a married couple filing jointly, are deductible in computing North Dakota taxable income. Contribution deadline is December 31. Contributions may be used for K-12 Tuition Expenses without tax consequences.
North Dakota
Contributions to the North Dakota 529 plan of up to $5,000 per year by an individual, and up to $10,000 per year by a married couple filing jointly, are deductible in computing North Dakota taxable income. Contribution deadline is December 31. Contributions may be used for K-12 Tuition Expenses without tax consequences.
Contributions, including rollover contributions, to an Ohio and non-Ohio 529 plans of up to $4,000 per beneficiary per year (any filing status) are deductible in computing Ohio taxable income, with an unlimited carryforward of excess contributions. Contribution deadline is December 30.
Contributions, including rollover contributions, to an Ohio and non-Ohio 529 plans of up to $4,000 per beneficiary per year (any filing status) are deductible in computing Ohio taxable income, with an unlimited carryforward of excess contributions. Contribution deadline is December 30.
Ohio
Contributions are deductible for Ohio state income tax purposes, up to $4,000 per year, per STABLE Account contributed to, with unlimited carry forward.
Oklahoma
Contributions to an Oklahoma 529 plan, including rollover contributions, of up to $10,000 per year by an individual, and up to $20,000 per year by a married couple filing jointly, are deductible in computing Oklahoma taxable income, with a five-year carryforward of excess contributions. Contribution deadline is April 15 of the following year.
Oklahoma
Contributions to Oklahoma's 529 plans, including rollover contributions, of up to $10,000 per year for an individual taxpayer, and up to $20,000 per year for a married couple filing jointly, are deductible in computing Oklahoma taxable income, with a five-year carryforward of excess contributions. Contribution deadline is April 15 of the following year.
Oklahoma
Beginning with 2021 income tax filing, contributions to an Oklahoma STABLE plan of up to $10,000 per year by an individual, and up to $20,000 per year by a married couple filing jointly, will be deductible in computing Oklahoma taxable income. Earnings grow tax-deferred from Oklahoma state income tax and are not subject to Oklahoma state income tax while they remain in an Oklahoma STABLE account.
Oregon
Oregon taxpayers are eligible to receive a state tax credit for contributions to accounts of up to $150 ($300 if filing jointly). The amount the taxpayer must contribute to get the full credit increases based on the taxpayer's income. The tax credit provides the same maximum credit to all Oregonians who are saving for college, community college, trade school, or any other post-secondary education.
The tax credit went into effect on January 1, 2020, replacing the state income tax deduction. The deduction was allowed for contributions to an Oregon 529 plan of up to $2,435 by an individual, and up to $4,865 by a married couple filing jointly in computing Oregon taxable income, with a four-year carry forward of excess contributions. For account owners taking advantage or planning to take advantage of the carry forward, this option remains available for contributions made through December 31, 2019. Account owners are able to carry forward the unused subtraction over the following four years. The new tax credit would be in addition to any carried forward deductions.
Oregon
Oregon taxpayers are eligible to receive a state tax credit for contributions to accounts of up to $150 ($300 if filing jointly). The amount the taxpayer must contribute to get the full credit increases based on the taxpayer's income. The tax credit provides the same maximum credit to all Oregonians who are saving for college, community college, trade school, or any other post-secondary education.
The tax credit went into effect on January 1, 2020, replacing the state income tax deduction. The deduction was allowed for contributions to an Oregon 529 plan of up to $2,435 by an individual, and up to $4,865 by a married couple filing jointly in computing Oregon taxable income, with a four-year carry forward of excess contributions. For account owners taking advantage or planning to take advantage of the carry forward, this option remains available for contributions made December 31, 2019. Account owners are able to carry forward the unused subtraction over the following four years. The new tax credit would be in addition to any carried forward deductions.
Oregon
Oregon taxpayers are eligible to receive a state tax credit for contributions to accounts of up to $150 ($300 if filing jointly). The amount the taxpayer must contribute to get the full credit increases based on the taxpayer's income. The tax credit provides the same maximum credit to all Oregonians who are saving for college, community college, trade school, or any other post-secondary education.
The tax credit went into effect on January 1, 2020, replacing the state income tax deduction. The deduction was allowed for contributions to an Oregon 529 plan of up to $2,435 by an individual, and up to $4,865 by a married couple filing jointly in computing Oregon taxable income, with a four-year carry forward of excess contributions. For account owners taking advantage or planning to take advantage of the carry forward, this option remains available for contributions made through December 31, 2019. Account owners are able to carry forward the unused subtraction over the following four years. The new tax credit would be in addition to any carried forward deductions.
Oregon taxpayers are eligible to receive a state tax credit for contributions to accounts of up to $180 ($360 if filing jointly). The amount the taxpayer must contribute to get the full credit increases based on the taxpayer's income. The tax credit provides the same maximum credit to all Oregonians who are saving for college, community college, trade school, or any other post-secondary education.
State tax deductions may be available in some states known as "tax-parity" states.
Pennsylvania
Contributions of up to $16,000 per year can be deducted on Pennsylvania state income taxes, and PA ABLE account owners pay no federal or state income tax on account growth or qualified withdrawals.
Pennsylvania 529 Guaranteed Savings Plan
Pennsylvania
Contributions to Pennsylvania AND non-Pennsylvania 529 plans of up to the gift-tax annual exclusion amount ($16,000 in 2022) per beneficiary are deductible in computing Pennsylvania taxable income. Spouses filing jointly must each have at least $16,000 in income to claim the maximum $32,000 per-beneficiary deduction. Rollovers from another 529 plan or from qualified U.S. savings bonds are not eligible for the deduction.
Pennsylvania 529 Investment Plan
Pennsylvania
Contributions to Pennsylvania AND non-Pennsylvania 529 plans of up to the gift-tax annual exclusion amount ($18,000 in 2024) per beneficiary are deductible in computing Pennsylvania taxable income. Spouses filing jointly must each have at least $18,000 in income to claim the maximum $36,000 per-beneficiary deduction. Rollovers from another 529 plan or from qualified U.S. savings bonds are not eligible for the deduction.
CollegeBound 529 (Advisor-sold)
Rhode Island
Contributions to the Rhode Island 529 plan of up to $500 per year by an individual, and up to $1,000 per year by married taxpayers filing jointly are deductible in computing Rhode Island taxable income, with an unlimited carry forward of excess contributions. Rollovers from another 529 plan are not deductible. Contribution deadline is December 31.
CollegeBound Saver (Direct-sold)
Rhode Island
Contributions to the Rhode Island 529 plan of up to $500 per year by an individual, and up to $1,000 per year by married taxpayers filing jointly are deductible in computing Rhode Island taxable income, with an unlimited carry forward of excess contributions. Rollovers from another 529 plan are not deductible. Contribution deadline is December 31.
Future Scholar 529 College Savings Plan (Advisor-sold)
South Carolina
Contributions, including rollover contributions, to a South Carolina 529 plan are fully deductible in computing South Carolina taxable income. Contribution deadline: April 15 of the following year.
Future Scholar 529 College Savings Plan (Direct-sold)
South Carolina
Contributions, including rollover contributions, to a South Carolina 529 plan are fully deductible in computing South Carolina taxable income. Contribution deadline: April 15 of the following year.
South Carolina
Contributions to the Palmetto ABLE Savings Program are deductible for South Carolina state income tax purposes. South Carolina residents and taxpayers may deduct the amount of their contributions to a STABLE Account from their South Carolina adjusted gross income, up to $15,000, for each STABLE Account to which they have contributed. Earnings grow tax-deferred from South Carolina state income tax.
CollegeAccess 529 (Advisor-sold)
South Dakota
Not applicable. South Dakota does not have a personal income tax.
CollegeAccess 529 (Direct-sold)
South Dakota
Not applicable. South Dakota does not have a personal income tax.
TNStars College Savings 529 Program
Tennessee
Not applicable. Tennessee does not have a personal income tax.
Utah
Contributions to the STABLE Account Plan are not deductible for Utah state income tax purposes. Earnings grow tax-deferred from Utah state income tax. and are not subject to Utah state income tax while they remain in a STABLE Account.
Utah
Contributions to the Utah 529 plan of up to $2,410 in 2024 per beneficiary by an individual, and up to $4,820 in 2024 per beneficiary by a married couple filing jointly, are eligible for a 4.65% credit against Utah income tax. The maximum credit in 2024 is $109.66 per beneficiary for single taxpayers and $219.31 per beneficiary for joint filers. The credit limits are increased each year for inflation, but not decreased for deflation. Contributions to an account established after a beneficiary reaches age 19 are not eligible. Contributions from a non-owner are creditable by the account owner and not by the non-owner/contributor. Contribution deadline is receipt by December 31 for online processing; December 31, or the last working day of the year, for manual processing. Utah-based corporations can claim a Utah state income tax deduction for contributions up to $2,410 per qualified beneficiary.
Vermont
Vermont ABLE contributions are not tax deductible on your federal or state income tax filings.
Contributions to the Vermont 529 plan of up to $2,500 per beneficiary per year by an individual, and up to $5,000 per beneficiary per year if the contributors are married and file a joint tax return, are eligible for a 10% Vermont income tax credit (up to $250 per beneficiary per individual taxpayer or $500 per beneficiary for married taxpayers filing jointly). Taxpayers may claim the credit for contributions to a VHEIP account they own or for gift contributions to a VHEIP account owned by someone else. The principal portion of a rollover from another 529 plan is eligible for the credit, provided the funds remain in the account for the remainder of the taxable year. Contribution deadline is December 31.
Virginia
Virginia permits a Virginia individual income tax deduction for contributions to accounts. The amount deducted on any individual income tax return in any taxable year is generally limited to $2,000 per account. Contributors may carry forward any un-deducted amounts until their contributions have been fully deducted. Contributions are fully deductible in the year of contribution for taxpayers at least 70 years of age.
Virginia
A Virginia individual income tax deduction of up to $2,000 per account on contributions, with unlimited carryovers to the extent of the contributions. Contributions are fully deductible in the year of contribution for taxpayers at least 70 years of age.
Virginia
Contributions to a Virginia 529 plan of up to $4,000 per account per year are deductible in computing Virginia taxable income, with an unlimited carryforward of excess contributions. Contributions are fully deductible in the year of contribution for taxpayers at least 70 years of age. Contributions from a non-owner are deductible by the account owner and not by the non-owner/contributor. Contribution deadline is receipt by the last business day of the year based on agency calendar.
Virginia
Contributions to a Virginia 529 plan of up to $4,000 per account per year are deductible in computing Virginia taxable income, with an unlimited carryforward of excess contributions. Contributions are fully deductible in the year of contribution for taxpayers at least 70 years of age. Contributions from a non-owner are deductible by the account owner and not by the non-owner/contributor. Contribution deadline is receipt (not postmark date) by the last business day of the year based on agency calendar.
DreamAhead College Investment Plan
Washington
Not applicable. Washington does not have a personal income tax.
Guaranteed Education Tuition (GET)
Washington
Not applicable. Washington does not have a personal income tax.
Washington State ABLE Savings Plan
Washington
Not applicable. Washington does not have a personal income tax.
West Virginia
Contributions to West Virginia's 529 plans are fully deductible in computing West Virginia taxable income.
SMART529 WV Direct College Savings Plan
West Virginia
Contributions to West Virginia's 529 plans are fully deductible in computing West Virginia taxable income.
West Virginia
Contributions to West Virginia's 529 plans are fully deductible in computing West Virginia taxable income.
West Virginia
As of May 30, 2019, and pursuant to West Virginia Code §11-21-12(i), contributions to the plan are deductible for West Virginia state income tax purposes. West Virginia residents and taxpayers may deduct contributions to a STABLE Account from West Virginia adjusted gross income, but only to the extent the amount is not allowable as a deduction when arriving at the tax payer's federal adjusted gross income for the taxable year in which the payment is made. The taxpayer may also elect to carry forward the deduction over a period not to exceed five taxable years, beginning in the taxable year in which the contribution was made.
Wisconsin
Contributions to a Wisconsin 529 plan of up to $5,000 per beneficiary by an individual or married couple filing jointly, and up to $2,500 per year by married couple filing separately, are deductible in computing Wisconsin taxable income. The deduction is available to any Wisconsin taxpayer who contributes to an account in the plan, not just the account owner. Contributions exceeding the maximum deduction amount for the tax year may be carried forward to future tax years. Rollover contributions of the principal amount from another state's 529 plan are eligible for the Wisconsin income tax deduction subject to applicable yearly limitations.
Wisconsin employers who contribute to their employees' 529 account(s) may be eligible for a tax credit equal to 50% of the contributions that the employer makes, not to exceed a maximum credit of $800 per employee per tax year.
Wisconsin
Contributions to a Wisconsin 529 plan of up to $5,000 per beneficiary by an individual or married couple filing jointly, and up to $2,500 per year by married couple filing separately, are deductible in computing Wisconsin taxable income. The deduction is available to any Wisconsin taxpayer who contributes to an account in the plan, not just the account owner. Contributions exceeding the maximum deduction amount for the tax year may be carried forward to future tax years. Rollover contributions of the principal amount from another state's 529 plan are eligible for the Wisconsin income tax deduction subject to applicable yearly limitations.
Wisconsin employers who contribute to their employees' 529 account(s) may be eligible for a tax credit equal to 50% of the contributions that the employer makes, not to exceed a maximum credit of $800 per employee per tax year.