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Some States Will Tax Student Loan Forgiveness
taxes You won’t pay federal income taxes on forgiven student loan debt, but there are some states that will or could tax your student loan forgiveness.
By Kelley R. Taylor • Last updated
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Biden's Student Loan Forgiveness: You Can Opt Out if You Want To
Following a student loan debt relief lawsuit, the Department of Education says that borrowers can opt out of President Biden’s student loan forgiveness plan.
By Kelley R. Taylor • Last updated
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Student Loan Refunds Are Real, But You Might Not Be Eligible
student loans Since President Biden announced student loan debt relief, there has been a lot of talk about student loan refunds, which surprisingly have been around for a little while.
By Kelley R. Taylor • Last updated
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Up to $20,000 in Student Loan Cancellation is Here: But Will it Hurt Your Taxes?
taxes President Biden extended the student loan payment pause and announced up to $20,000 in student loan debt cancellation for some borrowers—plus there’s some good tax news.
By Kelley R. Taylor • Last updated
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Student Loans and Taxes: Some Basics to Know
taxes The federal student loan pause has been extended and student loan cancellation for some borrowers has been announced—but there are some other things you should know about student loans and taxes.
By Kelley R. Taylor • Last updated
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2021 Tax Returns: What's New on the 1040 Form This Year
tax filing If you're a last-minute filer, familiarize yourself with potential changes for your 2021 tax return before tackling your 1040.
By Rocky Mengle • Published
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The Return of Student Loan Payments
Paying for College A pandemic reprieve on student loan payments ends in January. If you still need financial help, there are steps you can take.
By Emma Patch • Published
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6 Biden Stimulus Benefits That Pack the Biggest Punch
Coronavirus and Your Money From stimulus checks to enhanced unemployment benefits, these perks from the American Rescue Plan will provide significant financial relief to millions of Americans.
By Rocky Mengle • Last updated
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"Above-the-Line" Deductions for Your 2021 Tax Return
Tax Breaks If, like most people, you claim the standard deduction instead of itemized deductions on your return, there are still many other tax deductions available that could save you a lot of money.
By David Muhlbaum • Published
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