South Dakota 529 plans

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South Dakota residents receive numerous state plan benefits.

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Featured 529 plans for South Dakota residents:

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State tax deduction or credit

South Dakota does not have a personal income tax.

Which 529 plans does South Dakota offer?

The South Dakota College Access 529 savings programs are managed by VP Distributors LLC and feature age-based and static options using mutual funds from a variety of fund families. The advisor-sold 529 plan is sold nationally while a direct-sold plan with fewer investment choices is available only to South Dakota residents.

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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.

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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