Student Loan Tax Elimination Act

12/15/2023, 4:06 PM

Student Loan Tax Elimination Act

This bill eliminates the origination fee on federal student loans. Origination fees are the fees lenders charge for processing new loan applications.

Bill 118 s 1004, also known as the Student Loan Tax Elimination Act, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The main purpose of this bill is to eliminate the tax on student loans, making it easier for individuals to pay off their student debt.

Under the current tax code, individuals who have their student loans forgiven or canceled are required to pay taxes on the amount forgiven. This can create a significant financial burden for individuals who are already struggling to pay off their student loans.

The Student Loan Tax Elimination Act seeks to alleviate this burden by eliminating the tax on forgiven student loans. This would provide much-needed relief to individuals who are working hard to pay off their student debt and would make it easier for them to achieve financial stability. Supporters of the bill argue that eliminating the tax on student loans would help to reduce the financial strain on individuals and families, allowing them to invest in their futures and contribute to the economy. Critics, however, raise concerns about the potential cost of implementing this policy and its impact on government revenue. Overall, the Student Loan Tax Elimination Act is a proposed piece of legislation that aims to address the financial challenges faced by individuals with student loans. It is currently being debated in Congress, and its fate will ultimately depend on the outcome of these discussions.
Congress
118

Number
S - 1004

Introduced on
2023-03-28

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

3/28/2023

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

Student Loan Tax Elimination Act

This bill eliminates the origination fee on federal student loans. Origination fees are the fees lenders charge for processing new loan applications.

Bill 118 s 1004, also known as the Student Loan Tax Elimination Act, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The main purpose of this bill is to eliminate the tax on student loans, making it easier for individuals to pay off their student debt.

Under the current tax code, individuals who have their student loans forgiven or canceled are required to pay taxes on the amount forgiven. This can create a significant financial burden for individuals who are already struggling to pay off their student loans.

The Student Loan Tax Elimination Act seeks to alleviate this burden by eliminating the tax on forgiven student loans. This would provide much-needed relief to individuals who are working hard to pay off their student debt and would make it easier for them to achieve financial stability. Supporters of the bill argue that eliminating the tax on student loans would help to reduce the financial strain on individuals and families, allowing them to invest in their futures and contribute to the economy. Critics, however, raise concerns about the potential cost of implementing this policy and its impact on government revenue. Overall, the Student Loan Tax Elimination Act is a proposed piece of legislation that aims to address the financial challenges faced by individuals with student loans. It is currently being debated in Congress, and its fate will ultimately depend on the outcome of these discussions.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedA bill to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to eliminate origination fees on Federal Direct loans.

Policy Areas
Education

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Latest Summary4/14/2023

Student Loan Tax Elimination Act

This bill eliminates the origination fee on federal student loans. Origination fees are the fees lenders charge for processing new loan applications.


Latest Action3/28/2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.