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Level 1
posted Feb 1, 2025 7:44:48 AM

I'm in Illinois, and TT is not asking me to input 529 contributions despite them being deductible up to $20K if married filing jointly. Anyone having this issue?

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Expert Alumni
Feb 1, 2025 9:19:18 AM

Here is how you can enter your Illinois 529 contributions.

 

  1. Navigate to the Illinois section of TurboTax (State Taxes > Your State Returns > Illinois)
  2. Choose Income, Edit
  3. Expand Education
  4. Start or Revisit College savings and prepaid tuition plan contributions
  5. Enter the information from the 529 contribution

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

Level 1
Feb 1, 2025 9:33:16 AM

Thank you!

Level 3
Mar 13, 2025 8:10:26 AM

Thank you for guiding us!