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ALL borrowers should be allowed to deduct student loan interest from their income taxes, regardless of filing status.

Created by D.H. on February 22, 2016

Many borrowers who are married and utilizing an income-based repayment plan are filing their taxes under "married filing separately". This filing status allows for manageable monthly payments; however, it disables borrowers from deducting student loan interest from their federal income taxes.

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