Feb. 3, 2025 · show notes

ABOUT THIS EPISODE

A New Presidential Administration & Tax Season

Join the student loan experts at EDCAP as they break down the latest news, analyze what a new Trump administration could mean for borrowers, and explore tax strategies that could help student loan borrowers save money—just in time for the April 15 filing deadline.

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00:44 - News, Policy Updates, and New Presidential Administration

09:50 - General Tax Guidance for Student Loan Borrowers

15:13 - Tax Guidance for Married Borrowers

22:42 - Parent Plus Loan Guidance

24:11 - Tax Benefits for Higher-Ed Financing (Pre-College Financial Planning)

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00:00:44News, Policy Updates, and New Presidential Administration

00:09:50General Tax Guidance for Student Loan Borrowers

00:15:13Tax Guidance for Married Borrowers

00:22:42Parent Plus Loan Guidance

00:24:11Tax Benefits for Higher-Ed Financing (Pre-College Financial Planning)

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