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moser-molly-m
Level 1
February 14, 2026
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Anyone entering Iowa 529 contributions for a deduction? I can't find where to do that.

  • February 14, 2026
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In federal adjustments, there is a field to enter 529, but it didn't seem to affect my refund amount.

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MindyB
Level 13
February 14, 2026

You shouldn't enter this in federal adjustments, 529 contributions are not a federal deduction. 

 

Here is how you can enter your Iowa 529 contributions.

 

  1. Navigate to the Iowa section of TurboTax (State Taxes > Iowa)
  2. Continue through the interview until you arrive at the screen Do You Have Any Personal Adjustments? Since College Savings Iowa or Iowa Advisor 529 Plan is listed, select "Yes."
  3. Enter the information from the 529 contribution on the line College Savings Iowa, up to $5,800 per Beneficiary

Here is some more information on deducting 529 contributions: 529 Plans and Taxes: Deductions, Tax-Free Withdrawals & More

Hal_Al
Level 15
Hal_AlLevel 15
Level 15
February 15, 2026

The entry place in the federal section is for distributions (withdrawals) from  a 529 plan, not contributions to a 529 plan. 

AmyC
AmyC
Alumni - Intuit
February 18, 2026

Follow these steps to enter Iowa 529 contribution in the state section:

  1. Open to your state return
  2. continue through until you see Personal Adjustments
  3. select yes
  4. Locate College Savings Iowa - this is the original name for Isave
  5. Enter your contribution amount

 

Reference: Isave

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