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FAQ Categories / Tax: CollegeCounts 529 Plan

Yes, once the withdrawal is made, it would be taxable on your Alabama income tax return.

Yes, the amount withdrawn is added back to the contributing taxpayer’s return, plus a 10 percent penalty.

The postmark date on your contribution will be accepted as the date of the contribution, as long as it is on or before December 31.   The contribution does not have to be received by the plan on or before December 31.

Contributions to the CollegeCounts 529 Plan are deductible on a state of Alabama income tax return up to $5,000 per Alabama taxpayer or $10,000 for married Alabama taxpayers filing jointly if both contribute.

No, it would not be recaptured as long as it meets the requirements under IRC §529(c)(3)(E).

No, the amount rolled into a Roth IRA is not exempt and would be included in your taxable income on your Alabama income tax return.

No deduction would be allowed on your Alabama income tax return, and the income would be reported once it is withdrawn or distributed from that other state’s plan.