You can't take a credit on your federal taxes. However, some states let you deduct all or part of your 529 plan contributions.
In Illinois return:
- Continue until you get to the screen titled "Here's the income that Illinois handles differently".
- On that page, there will be a section for Education.
- Click Start next to College savings and prepaid tuition plan contributions to enter your information.
**Say "Thanks" by clicking the thumb icon in a post
**Mark the post that answers your question by clicking on "Mark as Best Answer"
