I am not being prompted to deduct 529 contributions from my Virginia State tax. How can I enter the carryforward contributions?

[steveherzog3]

How do I deduct 529 contributions?

[MindyB]

Here is how you can enter your Virginia 529 contributions.

1. Navigate to the Virginia section of TurboTax (State Taxes > Virginia)
2. Continue through the interview questions until you arrive at the page with the heading Here's the income that Virginia handles differently
3. Page down to Education
4. Select "Start" Commonwealth Savers (Section 529) Plan
5. On the next page, answer "yes" to the question "Have You Ever Had a Virginia 529 Account or Prepaid Tuition Plan?"
6. Answer the question about the year(s) of contribution (here is where you can select both carryforward or current year contributions).
7. Lastly, enter your 529 account info and activity

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

[user17726634755]

that prompt does not exist

[DawnC]

Are you preparing a resident VA return, @user17726634755 ?   And can you tell me what you do see on that screen (Here's the income that VA handles differently)?   

If you already visited that section, it will move up to the top of the page, see example below.  

[rwschneider]

the Desktop version does not have that. The latest desktop version has (3/29/26)  under "other Situation" Voluntary Contribution, Virgina Idenity pin, and health care coverage info consent

[Karis_F]

The entry for 529 contributions on the Virginia tax return in TurboTax Desktop is under Income not Other Situations. 

See the screenshot provided by DawnC for details on where to enter the 529 contribution information in the Income section entitled Here's the income that Virginia handles differently.