What is the consensus on whether or not we need to file a tax return to use special loan payment

[walleyealx]

I read an old thread that said you needed to file federal taxes to be eligible for IBR, cheap payments, etc... in residency. I also read in that same thread that it doesn't matter if you file anymore.

Thanks ahead of time!

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[armsspaghetti]

My financial aid office told us to file for 2016 because we can use tax returns as proof of income for the repayment plans. I believe you could use your PGY-1 contract as proof but that would make your payment higher in that first year of residency.