Trump Administration Reaches Landmark Student Loan Forgiveness Deal, Shielding Borrowers from Tax Penalties
The TRUMP administration has finalized a sweeping student loan forgiveness agreement that protects millions of borrowers from potential tax liabilities. The October 20, 2025 settlement cancels debt for eligible participants in income-driven repayment programs without triggering IRS income recognition—a critical reprieve ahead of 2026 tax law changes.
Court-supervised processing ensures fulfillment of debt cancellation promises that had remained uncertain. The deal resolves litigation in AFT v. U.S. Department of Education, covering borrowers across multiple repayment plans including Public Service Loan Forgiveness. Forgiven balances before December 31, 2025 won't generate taxable income reports—a decisive victory for debt-laden graduates.