New Mexico 529 plans

Good NM resident benefits

New Mexico residents receive numerous state plan benefits.

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Featured 529 plans for New Mexico residents:

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State tax deduction or credit

Contributions to a New Mexico 529 plan are fully deductible in computing New Mexico taxable income.

Which 529 plans does New Mexico offer?

Ascensus College Savings manages New Mexico’s direct-sold and advisor-sold 529 college savings programs. Both 529 plans use funds from several fund families. New Mexico’s prepaid tuition plan was terminated in 2004.

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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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Advisor sold 529 plans

Plans offered by investment professionals. You'll gain the guidance of a financial advisor, but will incur sales charges and/or fees as you invest.

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4 / 5

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Honors

ABLE Plans

529 ABLE accounts let Americans with disabilities save tax-deferred for education and other expenses without impacting eligibility for public benefits.

The State of New Mexico has partnered with the State of Ohio to create ABLE New Mexico, a program that offers the STABLE Account Plan to eligible New Mexico residents. The STABLE Account Plan is established pursuant to Ohio law (Ohio Revised Code §113.50-§113.56) in accordance with Section 529A, and is structured and operated by the Ohio Treasurer's Office and its Service Providers.

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