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This One Tax Decision Could Cost Married Couples Hundreds More a Month on Student Loans

Aug 11, 2026 · 03:28 AM ET· updated 1h ago
This One Tax Decision Could Cost Married Couples Hundreds More a Month on Student Loans

Student loan borrowers face a bigger marriage penalty under RAP, making joint tax filing more costly for some couples.

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Some married couples might pay hundreds of dollars more each month on their student loans because of how a new tax rule works. When you're thinking about how the economy affects people and companies, remember that rules like this change how much money families have to spend on other things.

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