 TITLE: How Employers Can Help You Pay Off Student Loans CONTENT: How Employers Benefit From Helping You Pay Off Student Loans\n------------------------------------------------------------\nStudent loan debt repayment assistance programs don't just benefit employees; it's a company perk that can attract high-quality job applicants and increase employee retention.\nThanks to the CARES Act, companies also now get a tax break when they help employees pay off student loan debt. Through December 2025, student loan payments made by employers are considered an education assistance benefit similar to tuition reimbursement programs that pay for tuition, books and other education supplies. As a result, neither you nor your employer will pay taxes on up to $5,250 you receive in education assistance per year. END