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My wife and I file jointly, but we have separate bank accounts. Is there any penalty or gift tax if I pay off her loan balance of $32,000?

My plan is to sign into her loan website and pay directly with my bank account info.
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My wife and I file jointly, but we have separate bank accounts. Is there any penalty or gift tax if I pay off her loan balance of $32,000?

No.  Spouses can give each other unlimited cash gifts. 

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