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Returning Member
posted Dec 9, 2024 7:03:45 AM

Michigan 529 Plan

Can I claim a gift contribution from someone else that's made into my Michigan 529 Plan?

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Level 15
Jan 4, 2025 6:15:45 AM

Q. Can I claim a gift contribution from someone else that's made into my Michigan 529 Plan?

A. No.  Only the person making a contribution can take the deduction.  But, that person can do so even though you are the owner of the 529 plan.  The most common example: the grandparent can take a deduction, on their MI return, for making a contribution to a 529 plan owned by the parent. 

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Level 15
Dec 9, 2024 7:09:54 AM

Claim the contribution for what, exactly?   Gifts you receive are not entered on your tax return.

Returning Member
Dec 9, 2024 7:15:03 AM

Contributions into a 529 plan are deductible on state taxes. Someone cane make a contribution into it and they are called gift contributions,

Level 15
Dec 9, 2024 7:28:55 AM

Someone more familiar with the rules for this in MI will need to respond.  You have not mentioned whether the money was put directly into the fund by the donor, or if the money was just given to you and you put it into the fund.

Employee Tax Expert
Jan 3, 2025 5:19:37 PM

No. Per the 2024 MI-1040 instructions (page 15), you can only deduct the amount of 529 contributions made by the taxpayer. 

 

@rciccotelli 

Level 15
Jan 4, 2025 6:15:45 AM

Q. Can I claim a gift contribution from someone else that's made into my Michigan 529 Plan?

A. No.  Only the person making a contribution can take the deduction.  But, that person can do so even though you are the owner of the 529 plan.  The most common example: the grandparent can take a deduction, on their MI return, for making a contribution to a 529 plan owned by the parent.