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Student Loan Forgiveness and Refunds: What Gets Taxed

After the initial excitement of student loan forgiveness or a refund, borrowers often worry about tax consequences.

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2021 Tax Return Strategy, Tips & Deductions for Student Loan Borrowers

There are many different opportunities for student loan borrowers at tax time.

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IBR and PAYE Strategy in Community Property States

Monthly payment calculations on income-driven repayment plans get especially complicated for borrowers living in community property states.

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Why This Expert Thinks the Student Loan Tax Bomb Probably Won’t Happen

The clear trend shows that the student loan tax bomb probably won’t happen for the borrowers on IDR Plans like IBR, PAYE, and REPAYE

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Student Loan Help From Family Could Mean Extra Taxes

Student loan payments from parents or grandparents can trigger an IRS gift tax, but exceptions exist to avoid having to pay any taxes.

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My Plan for the Student Loan Tax Bomb

The student loan tax bomb may or may not happen. My plan uses a Roth IRA to save for retirement and prepare for big tax bill.

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IBR and PAYE for Married Couples who Both Have Student Loans

Getting married doesn’t mean payments will double for couples who both have student loans, but payments may still go up.

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Refinancing and the Student Loan Interest Tax Deduction

For most borrowers, a student loan refinance will not change eligibility for the student loan interest tax deduction.

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Will Getting an Inheritance or Large Gift Increase My Student Loan Payments?

In most cases an inheritance or gift won’t impact your monthly student loan payments, but there is at least one exception that could cause payments to go up.

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  • RepaymentPLANS & FORGIVENESS
    • Lower Payments
    • Student Loan Forgiveness
    • Cosigner Issues
    • Repayment Plans
    • Loan Servicers
    • Consolidation
    • Debt Elimination
    • Parent PLUS Loans
  • RefinanceRATES, TIPS & REVIEWS
    • Refinance Reviews
    • Best Interest Rates
    • Lender Comparisons
    • Refinance Strategy
  • Life with LoansMARRIAGE, TAXES & MORE
    • Retirement
    • Home Ownership
    • Marriage
    • Taxes
    • Scam Alerts
  • PlanningSTUDENTS & PARENTS
    • Paying for School
    • Student Loan Reviews
    • Income Share Agreements