Massachusetts 529 plans

Good MA resident benefits

Massachusetts residents receive numerous state plan benefits.

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Featured 529 plans for Massachusetts residents:

U.Plan
U.Plan

Prepaid Plan

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State tax deduction or credit

Effective January 1, 2017, contributions to Massachusetts 529 plans of up to $1,000 per year by an individual, and up to $2,000 per year by a married couple filing jointly, are deductible in computing Massachusetts taxable income.

Which 529 plans does Massachusetts offer?

Massachusetts has two programs available: the U.Fund College Investing Plan, a direct-sold 529 college savings plan managed by Fidelity Investments using Fidelity mutual funds, and the U.Plan Prepaid Tuition Program, offered by MEFA.

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.

The Attainable Savings Plan is offered by the Massachusetts Educational Financing Authority and managed by Fidelity Investments.

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