The Student Loan Tax Blinder

Is your spouse’s high salary accidentally doubling your student loan payments?

Income-Driven Repayment plans are a 'tax' on your tax return. If you file jointly, you are giving the loan servicer a map to your spouse's bank account.

• The Invisible Spouse: Filing separately hides your partner's income from the IDR calculation.
• The Blinder Effect: Your monthly payment is based only on what you earn, not the household.
• The Cash Flow Play: Often, saving $500/month on loans is worth paying $1,000 more in annual taxes.

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