Is Using a Personal Loan for Taxes a Good Idea?
If you’re facing a big tax bill, a personal loan may let you avoid costly IRS penalties and interest.
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Meredith Mangan is a senior editor at Credible. She has more than 18 years of experience in finance and is an expert on personal loans.
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Barry Bridges is the personal loans editor at Credible. Since 2017, he’s been writing and editing personal finance content, focusing on personal loans, credit cards, and insurance.
Updated March 27, 2025
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