Filing Taxes Separately Would Cost Me $12,000

Student Loan Planner - A podcast by Travis Hornsby

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Could your tax filing status save you thousands on student loan payments? You're about to find out. We’re discussing how choosing to file jointly or separately can impact your student loan repayment strategy. You’ll hear about real-world scenarios, from high-income couples evaluating their tax implications to the strategic benefits of filing separately in community property states. Plus, we’ll explore how recent legislative scrutiny on loan repayment plans could affect your financial planning.   From navigating recertification dates to leveraging tax extensions, you'll gain practical insights that could reshape the way you manage your taxes and student loans.   Key moments:   05:18 Should a dual-dentist household file taxes separately? A real case study 18:00 Myths vs. reality of tax filing extensions  22:13 How filing taxes separately changes everything in a community property state  26:42 A physician-teacher couple cashes in on the breadwinner loophole 35:31 Reclaim your money by amending your MFS tax return   Like the show? There are several ways you can help! Follow on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or Amazon Music Leave an honest review on Apple Podcasts  Subscribe to the newsletter Feeling helpless when it comes to your student loans? Try our free student loan calculator Check out our refinancing bonuses we negotiated Book your custom student loan plan Get profession-specific financial planning   Do you have a question about student loans? Leave us a voicemail here or email us at [email protected] and we might feature it in an upcoming show!