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- Can I transfer an existing ABLE account into my ABLE for ALL Savings Plan?
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Yes, you can use the ABLE to ABLE Rollover Form to get started. Keep in mind that you can only make one rollover every 12 months. An ABLE account can also be rolled over to an eligible member of the family if the rollover happens before the death of the original beneficiary who opened the account.
- Does my location matter?
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Nope. A Hawai’i ABLE Savings Program account is available nationwide to eligible U.S. citizens.
- What type of disabilities qualify for an account?
- Any disability that qualifies for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) or Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or blindness that developed before the age of 26 is eligible for an ABLE account. Some of the conditions recognized by the Social Security Administration that could qualify based on... Read more
- Am I eligible for an ABLE account?
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If you developed a disability or blindness before the age of 26 and are eligible for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) or Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits, or have a signed Diagnosis Form from a licensed physician, you can open an ABLE account.
- Who can have an account?
- Anyone with an eligible disability or blindness (as defined by the Social Security Act) who was diagnosed before the age of 26 can have an ABLE account. If you’re over 18 years old, you can open your own account; if not, an Authorized Legal Representative can do it. Either way, you can have only... Read more
- How do gifting limits work?
- Gift contributions count towards your standard contribution limit for the year. Friends and family will be prevented from making gift contributions that go beyond the gifting limit you set, but gift contributions could also be capped by contributions you make. For example, if your gifting limit is... Read more
- Can I roll over a 529 College Savings Plan into my ABLE account?
- Yes, in 2018, Congress passed the ABLE Financial Planning Act, which allows you to roll over money from a 529 College Savings account into a beneficiary’s (or family member’s*) ABLE account without being penalized. There is a $19,000 rollover limit (less the current tax-year ABLE... Read more
- Do I use the same login information if I have multiple ABLE accounts?
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Yes, you have only one username (email) and password to log in to all the ABLE accounts you manage for either yourself or your beneficiaries.
- If I manage multiple ABLE accounts, can I transfer funds from one ABLE account to another?
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No, you can’t transfer funds from one ABLE account to another ABLE account.
- Do I get additional tax benefits if I contribute to multiple ABLE accounts?
- No, tax benefits for ABLE accounts and 529 plan accounts are aggregated for tax purposes by contributor, not by ABLE account or 529 plan. Anyone who contributes to one or more ABLE accounts or 529 plans with beneficiaries under the age of 21 can receive tax benefits up to the maximum allowable... Read more
