A provision that made student-loan forgiveness tax-free is expiring in 2026. It could put borrowers on the hook for thousands of dollars in taxes.

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From paused student-loan repayment plans to new debt relief limits, 2026 brought critical changes to borrowers. There's a lot ...

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Student loan forgiveness is on hold for borrowers enrolled in the Income-Based Repayment plan while the Education Department responds to court orders. IBR will soon be one of only a few repayment ...

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The U.S. Department of Education has temporarily paused debt forgiveness under a popular repayment plan for student loan borrowers. In an FAQ on Studentaid.org, the department states that loan ...