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California 529 plans
California residents receive some state plan benefits.
Learn about state tax benefits ↓California residents receive some state plan benefits.
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State tax deduction or credit
Contributions to California's 529 plan are not deductible in computing California taxable income.
Which 529 plans does California offer?
TIAA-CREF took over the management of California's ScholarShare 529 from Fidelity in November 2011. The plan features two enrollment-year based options; one using actively managed mutual funds and one using index mutual funds. It also offers 14 static investment options.
Specific information for program can be found in the California 529 plan links below.
Direct sold 529 plans
"Do-it-yourself" type plans in which the saver enrolls and sets up the initial investment. Fortunately most 529 plans make this simple! You'll pay no sales charges beyond fund and administrative fees.
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ABLE Plans
529 ABLE accounts let Americans with disabilities save tax-deferred for education and other expenses without impacting eligibility for public benefits.
ABLE Plan
CalABLE is offered by The California Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) Act Board. Assets in CalABLE are held in the CalABLE ABLE Program Trust for which the Board serves as the trustee. Vestwell Tuition Financing serves as program manager. The plan offers three target risk investment options and one FDIC-Insured portfolio.
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