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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 the 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. This calculator does not consider the potential added benefit of the state's matching grant program for a limited number of low-income North Dakota residents of up to $500 per year.
Which 529 plans does North Dakota offer?
Ascensus College Savings is the program manager for North Dakota’s 529 college savings plan, which offers age-based and static investment options featuring Vanguard funds. The plan added an advisor-sold share class in 2017.
To learn more about the North Dakota 529 plan follow the link below to the plan details page.
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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