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Where Do I Enter Contributions to a Mississippi 529 College Plan? (MACS)

If a taxpayer contributes to a (MACS) 529 college plan, they may be eligible for a subtraction from income.

Contributions of up to $10,000 per year are eligible for a Mississippi state income tax deduction for those filing a single return; and up to $20,000 per year for those filling a joint return.

Desktop – To enter the deductible portion of the contributions that were made in the Desktop program, from the main menu of the Mississippi return, select:

  • Adjustments to Gross Income
  • MS Affordable College Savings - Do not enter more than $10,000 for single filers or $20,000 for MFJ filers.

ProWeb – To enter the deductible portion of the contributions that were made in the ProWeb program, from the main menu of the Mississippi return, select:

  • Subtractions from Income
  • Affordable College Savings (MACS) contributions - Do not enter more than $10,000 for single filers or $20,000 for MFJ filers.

Additional Information:

Mississippi State Tax Information

Mississippi MACS Frequently Asked Questions