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Student Loan Tax Relief: Forgiveness Becomes Tax-Free

This act aims to exclude student loan forgiveness or discharge from taxable income. This means if your student loan is canceled, you won't have to pay income tax on that amount, potentially saving you a significant sum. These changes apply to loan discharges occurring after January 31, 2020.
Key points
Student loan forgiveness will no longer be considered taxable income.
This applies to federal, state, and certain private education loans.
The changes are effective for loan discharges made after January 31, 2020.
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Print number: 117_S_496
Sponsor: Sen. Menendez, Robert [D-NJ]
Process start date: 2021-03-01
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Student Loan Tax Relief Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_S_496.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-03-01.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Student loan forgiveness will no longer be considered taxable income.
  • This applies to federal, state, and certain private education loans.
  • The changes are effective for loan discharges made after January 31, 2020.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Menendez, Robert [D-NJ].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-29.

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Taxes Education