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schaae1
Level 2
February 8, 2024
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Student Loan Refund

Hello! 

I made 120 payments via the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program and the balance of my loans were discharged in 2023. I was also refunded for all of the payments I made during COVID. Does any of that need to be included in my taxes?

    DavidD66Answer
    Alumni - Intuit
    February 8, 2024

    No, the discharge of your student loans due to working in Public Service is not a taxable event.   Neither is the refund of the payments you made during the COVID pandemic taxable.  You don't need to report either of them on your tax return.

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    DavidD66Answer
    Alumni - Intuit
    February 8, 2024

    No, the discharge of your student loans due to working in Public Service is not a taxable event.   Neither is the refund of the payments you made during the COVID pandemic taxable.  You don't need to report either of them on your tax return.

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      schaae1Author
      Level 2
      February 8, 2024

      Thanks much, that is very clear and helpful!

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