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HB 1169INDIANASession 2026State Billdead

Did Not Advance

Indiana House Bill 1169 increases college savings tax credit limits to $2,500 starting in 2027

Original title: College savings tax credit.

Last action · January 5, 2026: First reading: referred to Committee on Ways and MeansSponsor: Sheila Klinker

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What This Bill Proposed

Beginning in taxable year 2027, House Bill 1169 raises the maximum tax credit for contributions to an Indiana529 college savings plan from $1,500 to $2,500 for individual filers, and from $750 to $1,250 for married individuals filing separately.

Why it matters

Taxpayers contributing to state college savings plans can claim larger income tax offsets, directly altering tax liabilities for participants based on their annual contribution amounts starting in 2027.

Who It Would Have Affected

Groups the bill's text would have affected, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

Indiana529 plan account owners

Taxpayers who own Indiana529 accounts face modified maximum credit limits and repayment obligations when taking nonqualified withdrawals.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

What happens if I make a nonqualified withdrawal from my Indiana529 plan?

The account owner must repay all or a part of the tax credit received, reported on their annual state income tax return for the year of the withdrawal.

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Where This Stands

This bill did not become law - Died at adjournment · in House committee.

Procedural history

2 actions

Jan 5, 2026HouseIntroduced
First reading: referred to Committee on Ways and Means
Jan 5, 2026House
Authored by Representative Klinker

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Lobbying Activity

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Full breakdown

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Connected Entities

Sheila Klinker, General Assembly, Indiana education savings authority

PersonSheila Klinker“Sponsor of House Bill 1169.”Map →

OrganizationGeneral Assembly“The state legislative body enacting the bill.”Map →

OrganizationIndiana education savings authority“Authority responsible for administering savings plans and submitting required in”Map →

Sources

Open source document

iga.in.gov

Analysis Score

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