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Yes. Because a student loan payment owed by the employee is made by the Federal Government on behalf of the employee, the payment is includible in the employee’s gross income...
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Under 5 CFR 537.103, each agency must establish a plan that designates the officials who are authorized to review and approve offers of student loan repayment benefits. Agencies may use...
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Agencies are not required to make loan payments in one lump sum. In fact, making a loan payment in one lump sum to the loan holder on behalf of the...
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No. Student loan payments are not subject to the aggregate limitation under 5 U.S.C. 5307. The aggregate limitation on pay applies to direct payments made to the employee, whereas student...
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Yes. Agencies must report to the IRS the amount of student loan repayment benefits they have provided to an employee. (See Questions and Answers on Tax Liability.)
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Agencies have several options for easing the tax liability on their employees. (See 5 CFR 537.106(a)(6) and Questions and Answers on Tax Liability.)
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Agencies may tailor their student loan repayment plan as they see fit in order to facilitate the recruitment and retention of highly qualified personnel.
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Agencies are not responsible for late fees assessed by the holder of a candidate’s or employee’s student loan. Agencies should state this in their agency plans and/or in the service...
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