529 contributions in Illinois
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Are 529 Contributions Tax Deductible in Illinois?
Short answer: Yes on your Illinois return: $10,000 single / $20,000 joint per return. Only contributions to the state's own plan count. Bright Start, Bright Directions, or College Illinois only; deductions recaptured on nonqualified withdrawals and rollovers out.
There's no federal deduction for 529 contributions; growth is tax-free when used for qualified education costs.
Records to keep: Keep receipts, statements, and a note of what each cost was for. Compare itemizing to the 2026 standard deduction ($16,100 single / $32,200 joint) before you claim.
529 contributions in Illinois
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Individuals / Personal Taxes
Yes on your Illinois return: $10,000 single / $20,000 joint per return. Only contributions to the state's own plan count. Bright Start, Bright Directions, or College Illinois only; deductions recaptured on nonqualified withdrawals and rollovers out.
Business justification
Yes on your Illinois return: $10,000 single / $20,000 joint per return. Only contributions to the state's own plan count. Bright Start, Bright Directions, or College Illinois only; deductions recaptured on nonqualified withdrawals and rollovers out. There's no federal deduction for 529 contributions; growth is tax-free when used for qualified education costs.
Category
- Personal Tax Deductions