The Tyranny of Consumer Choice in Section 529 Plans: Differences Lead to Complexity and Confusion

Posted: 12 Aug 2005

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Raquel Meyer Alexander

Freeman College of Management

LeAnn Luna

University of Tennessee, Knoxville - College of Business Administration - Center for Business and Economic Research

Abstract

The authors look at the effects of state-level and plan-level differences in state tax exemptions for college saving section 529 plans. Some states are considering extending their tax deductions to out-of-state plan contributions. That change would make some investors much better off than others, the authors say.

Suggested Citation

Alexander, Raquel Meyer and Luna, LeAnn, The Tyranny of Consumer Choice in Section 529 Plans: Differences Lead to Complexity and Confusion. State Tax Notes, Vol. 37, No. 6, August 8, 2005, Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=779764

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