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CPA Practice Advisor · Jan 19, 2026

Federal Government Backs Down on Student Loan Wage Garnishment, For Now

Tax Brief summary and classification of the original reporting.

Bottom Line

💡 Federal Government Backs Down on Student Loan Wage Garnishment, For Now. General industry update.

Summary

In a press release Friday afternoon, the Department of Education announced it will delay involuntary collections on defaulted federal student loans.

Classification

Category: backgroundPriority: informationalReason: General tax news

Affected Groups

All tax practitioners

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