<prompt> Human: I have student loans of 5,500 which is currently around 6,100 after interest. I have to start paying it off in about six months.I negotiated payment of these loans when I secured my job, and my employer said that this payment would likely be considered a bonus for tax purposes, and Id end up having to pay taxes on it, but that he wasnt entirely sure. Does anyone know if this is the case? Or can I or my employer get some kind of tax break?Thanks!  <response>: Your employer is right, its a bonus for tax purposes. 