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Idaho 529 plans
Idaho residents receive numerous state plan benefits.
Learn about state tax benefits ↓Idaho residents receive numerous state plan benefits.
Learn about state tax benefits ↓Featured 529 plans for Idaho residents:
State tax deduction or credit
Contributions to the Idaho 529 plan of up to $6,000 per year by an individual, and up to $12,000 per year by a married couple filing jointly, are deductible in computing Idaho taxable income. Idaho employers who make direct contributions to their employees' IDeal accounts benefit from a 20% state tax credit. The credit is capped at $500 per employee, per year.
Which 529 plans does Idaho offer?
Idaho offers the direct-sold IDeal - Idaho College Savings Program to residents of any state. This Ascensus-managed 529 savings plan features Vanguard funds within its investment options.
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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