529 Plan Alternatives by State
Every state has a 529 plan. Every 529 has the same restrictions. Find out why families in your state are choosing Child Life Portfolios instead.
Popular States
California
ScholarShare 529
Tax Deduction: None Penalty: 10% federal penalty + 2.5% California penalty on earnings
See the comparison → Texas
Texas College Savings Plan
Tax Deduction: No state income tax Penalty: 10% federal penalty on earnings only
See the comparison → Florida
Florida 529 Savings Plan
Tax Deduction: No state income tax Penalty: 10% federal penalty on earnings only
See the comparison → New York
New York's 529 College Savings Program
Tax Deduction: Up to $5,000 single / $10,000 joint Penalty: 10% federal + state taxes on earnings
See the comparison → Pennsylvania
PA 529 College and Career Savings Program
Tax Deduction: Up to $17,000 single / $34,000 joint Penalty: 10% federal + state taxes on earnings
See the comparison → Illinois
Bright Start College Savings
Tax Deduction: Up to $10,000 single / $20,000 joint Penalty: 10% federal + state taxes on earnings
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