How do I deduct my contribution to my grandson's 529 plan on my Virginia State form?

[thompsontommy50]

Federal form says I don't need it and my state form won't let me put it in because it's not on my Federal form.

[Rachel_W]

In order to include your contribution to your Grandson's 529 plan on your Virginia Tax Return, please follow these steps:

• Click "State" from the left side of your screen 
• Click "Continue" 
• Click "Start/Continue" next to Virginia
• Continue walking through the TurboTax interview and hen you come to the page "Here's the income that Virginia handles differently" 
• Scroll down to the "Education" section 
• Scroll down and click "Start" next to "Virginia College Savings Prepaid Tuition (Sec 529 Plan)"
• Click "Yes" I've had one of these plans
• From here, walk through the TurboTax interview questions and input your 529 contribution amount

Please comment below if you run into any trouble and need further assistance.

[peninsula]

You can only deduct your contributions if you are the owner of your grandson's plan.