Simplest way for DC to work around this thorny issue is to change the tax rules pertaining to the forgiven balance to have it considered taxable income, as with the other income based repayment plans. Tax bomb, anyone? Technically, your loans were still forgiven as "promised." Something like 10x the number of people are planning on PSLF than originally planned, so it's costs are going to be out of control! Gear up for Washington to get its money one way or another. Mr. Average Joe American Voter will not be happy to absorb the cost of healthcare professionals' exorbitant student loans while he is earning a mere fraction of what they are. The PSLF "doctor loophole," as it is called, will be closed.
Big Hoss
