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North Dakota 529 plans
North Dakota residents receive outstanding state plan benefits.
Learn about state tax benefits ↓North Dakota residents receive outstanding state plan benefits.
Learn about state tax benefits ↓Featured 529 plans for North Dakota residents:
State tax deduction or credit
Contributions to a North Dakota 529 plan of up to $5,000 per year by an individual, and up to $10,000 per year by a married couple filing jointly, are deductible in computing North Dakota taxable income. Contribution deadline is December 31.
Which 529 plans does North Dakota offer?
North Dakota offers an Ascensus-managed 529 plan which is direct-sold, but also features an advisor-sold share class. College SAVE (Direct) and College SAVE (Advisor) are available to residents of any state, and feature Vanguard funds within their portfolio 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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3.5 / 5
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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3.5 / 5
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