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posted Feb 15, 2026 8:28:23 AM

Deduction for contribution to MI 529 plan

Turbo tax is subtracting the entire contribution but the MI tax instructions say the deduction is limited to $10,000 for a MFJ return.  Is this a programing error?

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Employee Tax Expert
Feb 16, 2026 7:59:44 AM

The entry is required to be corrected.

 

In TurboTax, in the Michigan state income tax return, at the screen Contribution to MESP, MI 529 Advisor Plan and/or Michigan ABLE Account, I am able to enter $11,000 as a contribution for a married filing joint income tax return.

 

When I select Let's check it over, I receive the screen Check This Entry

 

The screen states:  Schedule 1:  Line 17 - Michigan Education Savings Program (MESP) and MI529 Advisor Plan should be less than or equal to $10,000.

 

I must change the payment to $10,000.

 

Michigan Schedule 1 line 17 reports $10,000.