stevedhoward@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
wrote:
> On Mar 10, 11:56 am, "HW \"Skip\" Weldon"
> <skip5700removet...@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote:
>
>>I have not heard of a pre-tax 529. Today, while looking at an
>>employer's overall benefit plan, a pre-tax arrangement was clearly
>>offered to employees. Perhaps I was taking a nap when they were
>>announced. Comments?
>>
>>-HW "Skip" Weldon
>> Columbia, SC
>>
>
>
> I know that some states (Ohio being one) offer it. I have not seen it
> as a payroll deduction, but when filing I can deduct the contribution
> from my *state* income taxes.
>
>
http://www.collegeadvantage.com/cms.aspx?SectionID=91&PageView=3&NewsID=35&Year=2006
http://www.savingforcollege.com/top-tip/top-tip.php?top_tip_id=13
states that 28 states (plus DC) offer a state deduction, all but PA
require the plan be the state's own 529 plan.
I've not seen any talk of the 529 being a federal tax deduction.
Joe
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