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Tax Guide

What Interest Rate to Charge on a Family Loan: 3 Options and the 2026 AFR Floor

Family loan interest rate guidance for 2026: the July AFR minimums, the $10,000 and $100,000 exceptions, and three real ways to pick a rate.

Jul 16, 2026Read
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Tax Guide

Unpaid Family Loan Tax Deduction: The IRS Bad-Debt Rules (And the Paper Trail You Need First)

Can you deduct an unpaid family loan on your taxes? Learn the IRS bad-debt rules, required documents, and the 7-year filing window most lenders miss.

Jul 8, 2026Read