Over 30 states offer a tax deduction or credit for 529 plan contributions. Yet most families either don't claim it, contribute to the wrong plan, or leave money on the table because they don't understand how residency affects their options.

Here's a quick breakdown:

The 3 Types of States

Full deduction states — Deduct your full contribution (or a generous cap) when you use the in-state plan. Examples: New York, Virginia, Colorado.

Parity states — Get the deduction regardless of which state's 529 plan you use. Examples: Arizona, Kansas, Missouri, Montana, Pennsylvania.

No income tax / no deduction states — No state tax benefit at all. Examples: Florida, Texas, Washington, Nevada.

Why This Matters

If you live in a parity state, you can shop for the best-performing plan nationwide and still get your deduction. Most people don't realize this.

If you live in a full deduction state, using an out-of-state plan means forfeiting hundreds or thousands per year in tax savings — even if the other plan has lower fees.

And if you've moved states, your old plan might be costing you money every year you keep contributing to it.

The Real Question

"Am I in the right 529 plan for my current state of residency?"

If you can't answer that with certainty, you're likely leaving money on the table.

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