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  • If the money from my Alabama 529 Savings Plan is used to pay for my son’s expenses at an out of state college, will it be considered taxable?

If the money from my Alabama 529 Savings Plan is used to pay for my son’s expenses at an out of state college, will it be considered taxable?

No, the money is not taxable as long as the money is used to pay for higher education expenses.

Related FAQs in 529 Savings Plan, Income Tax

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

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

No, the money is not taxable as long as the money is used to pay for higher education expenses.

No deduction would be allowed on your Alabama income tax return, and the income would be reported once it is withdrawn or distributed from that other state’s plan.