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posted Mar 27, 2025 5:41:52 PM

Illinois state return, where do I enter my 529 contribution?

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Expert Alumni
Mar 27, 2025 6:03:18 PM

When you go through the IL state interview, look for the screen titled Here's the income that Illinois handles differently.   Scroll down to Education.   See the options below:

 

 

College Savings - If you added money to a college savings pool or pre-paid tuition program, this applies to you.  This includes Bright Start and Bright Directions college savings pools and College Illinois pre-paid tuition programs.

 

Illinois ABLE - With Illinois ABLE, you can save for qualified disability expenses.  The earnings on your investments are federally tax-deferred and tax-free, if used for qualified disability expense.   If you added money to an Illinois ABLE program, this applies to you.