Missouri 529 plans

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Missouri residents receive outstanding state plan benefits.

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State tax deduction or credit

Contributions to Missouri AND non-Missouri 529 plans of up to $8,000 per year by an individual, and up to $16,000 per year by a married couple filing jointly, are deductible in computing Missouri taxable income.

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Missouri is a tax parity state, enabling tax benefits for contributions to non-state 529 plans. See the best 529 plans →

Which 529 plans does Missouri offer?

Missouri’s direct-sold 529 savings plan is managed by Ascensus College Savings and uses mutual funds from Vanguard. Missouri's advisor-sold plan closed in May 2016 and all assets were moved to the direct-sold plan.

Find out more about Missouri 529 plans by following the 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.

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ABLE Plan

The State of Missouri has partnered with the State of Ohio to create MO ABLE, a program that offers the STABLE Account Plan to eligible Missouri residents for lower annual investment fees than would otherwise be available.

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