Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Robert Farrington writes about higher education and student loans. Starting January 1, 2026, certain types of student loan ...

・Starting January 1, 2026, forgiven federal or private student-loan balances may once again be considered taxable income. ・If forgiveness occurs in 2026 or later, you’ll likely receive Form 1099-C ...

WASHINGTON, DC - FEBRUARY 28: People rally in support of student loan forgiveness in front of the the U.S. Supreme Court on February 28, 2023 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Drew Angerer/Getty Images) ...

A law that shielded student loan forgiveness from taxation at the federal level expires at the end of 2025. Meanwhile, the federal government has resumed garnishing the tax refunds of borrowers in ...

Student loan forgiveness programs are undergoing significant changes in 2026, including updates to Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF), borrower defense regulations, and repayment support. New PSLF ...

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A federal tax exemption for student loan forgiveness expired at the end of last year. Forgiven student loan amounts will now be considered taxable income at the federal level and in some states, ...