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Article: Special Year-End Tax Deduction Deadline Approaches For South Carolinians Saving for College; South Carolina's 'Future Scholar' 529 College Savings Plan Available For Tax-Deductible Contributions.
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- December 4, 2002
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COLUMBIA, S.C. -- According to the College Board, the average cost for a four-year private college education is more than $100,000 and that figure is projected to rise to more than $250,000 by 2020. While those numbers may sound intimidating, the gift of a 529 account -- combined with sound planning -- can help those you care about get started on the path toward affording a college education.
Residents of South Carolina who are saving for college only have until December 31 this year to make tax-deductible contributions to their Future Scholar 529 college savings plan, State Treasurer Grady Patterson reminded consumers today. Because of legislation approved ...