Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, all assets, income and distributions of qualified tuition plans as defined by the code authorized by federal law, this part, part 9 of this chapter or by the laws of another state are exempt from any state, county or municipal tax and shall not be subject to execution, attachment, garnishment, the operation of bankruptcy, the insolvency laws or other process whatsoever, nor shall any assignment thereof be enforceable in any court. This exemption shall include, but is not limited to, qualified tuition plans defined in § 529 of the Internal Revenue Code (26 U.S.C. § 529), accounts properly designated as education savings accounts, education IRAs or future tuition payment plans, however described, and shall include any properly authorized payments made to or by such funds.
Structure 2021 Tennessee Code
Chapter 7 - Postsecondary and Higher Education Generally
Part 8 - The Tennessee College Savings Trust Act
§ 49-7-805. Board of Trustees — Powers and Duties
§ 49-7-813. Custodian of Funds — Disbursements
§ 49-7-815. Powers of Funds' Trustees
§ 49-7-816. Transaction of Business — Nominees
§ 49-7-817. Personal Interest in Investments Prohibited
§ 49-7-821. Cooperation From Other State Agencies
§ 49-7-822. Exemption of Assets and Benefits From Taxation, Execution, Garnishment and Assignment