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Kelley R. Taylor
As the senior tax editor at Kiplinger.com, Kelley R. Taylor simplifies federal and state tax information, news, and developments to help empower readers. Kelley has over two decades of experience advising on and covering education, law, finance, and tax as a corporate attorney and business journalist.
Before joining Kiplinger, Kelley wrote for Tax Notes Today Federal (a Tax Analysts publication), where she focused on partnerships, carried interest, and high-net-worth individuals. While working as an attorney, she specialized in tax developments involving compensation and benefits and tax-exempt organizations at the global professional services firm Ernst & Young (EY).
Kelley's writing has been featured on numerous sites and publications including School Library Journal, Chicago Tribune, Yahoo Finance, Richmond Times-Dispatch, CPA Practice Advisor, INSIGHT into Diversity magazine, Nasdaq, and Principal Leadership magazine. She holds a B.A. in Psychology from William and Mary and a J.D. from Antonin Scalia Law School at George Mason University. Her work has been recognized with two national awards for publication excellence.
Latest articles by Kelley R. Taylor
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Indiana State Tax Guide
state tax Indiana state tax rates and rules for income, sales, property, fuel, cigarette, and other taxes that impact residents.
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New Roth 401(k) Contributions Rule Delayed by IRS: What To Know
Retirement Taxes The IRS is offering relief on new 401(k) catch-up contribution rules for certain high earners. Here’s what it means for you.
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Connecticut Tax-Free Week 2023
State Tax Connecticut’s week-long sales tax holiday has ended. Here’s what you could buy tax-free.
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Are Capital Gains Taxes Headed to the Supreme Court?
Capital Gains Tax A conservative think tank wants the U.S. Supreme Court to weigh in on a controversial state capital gains tax.
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Are You Mistakenly Dead to the IRS?
IRS A recent report says the IRS placed 'deceased locks' on accounts of more than 90,000 taxpayers who weren’t dead.
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Georgia State Tax Guide
State Tax State tax rates and rules for income, sales, property, fuel, cigarette, and other taxes that impact Georgia residents.
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Problems With Claiming the Employee Retention Credit (ERC)
Tax Credits A tax preparer arrested for $124 million in alleged fake employee retention tax credit claims highlights IRS concerns about the ERC.
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New State Tax Changes You Need to Know
State Tax States have been busy enacting new tax rules and rates that can affect your income and what you’ll pay for groceries, gas, and property.
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New Bill Would End California Military Pension Tax
Pension Taxes California fully taxes military retirement pay but a new bill would change that to provide tax relief to military retirees.
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What Happened to the Virginia Tax-Free Weekend for 2023
Tax Holiday For the first time in years, Virginia shoppers didn't have a back-to-school sales tax holiday in August.
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Why the IRS Shouldn't Be Knocking at Your Door
IRS The IRS is changing a longstanding practice that involved collecting tax debts through tens of thousands of unannounced home visits.
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States Where You’ll Pay Less Income Tax in 2023
Income Tax Many states have lowered personal income tax rates for this year. Do you live in one?
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Boston Offers Tax Breaks to Convert Offices to Housing
State Tax Can tax incentives boost affordable housing and foot traffic in Boston?
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Who’s Named First on Your Income Tax Return?
Tax Returns A new study says the order of names on a joint income tax return can provide insights about the people filing.
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South Dakota State Tax Guide
State Tax State tax rates and rules for income, sales, property, fuel, cigarette, and other taxes that impact South Dakota residents.
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PGA Tour LIV Golf Alliance Sparks Tax Debate, Government Probes
Tax Exempt Status The planned 'merger' between the PGA Tour and Saudi-backed LIV Golf has raised tax concerns in Congress and prompted government investigations.
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How Three New Supreme Court Rulings Impact Your Money
Supreme Court U.S. Supreme Court decisions could directly impact your bank account privacy, student loan payments, home equity, and property taxes. Here’s what you need to know.
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Student Loan Forgiveness: What You Need to Know
Student Loans Millions of people with student loans will not receive Biden's student loan forgiveness due to a U.S. Supreme Court ruling.
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Warning: Watch Out for New IRS Refund Mail Scam
Tax Scams If you receive a cardboard envelope appearing to be from the IRS about an unclaimed tax refund, be cautious. It’s a new scam.
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July Gas Tax Increase for California, Maryland, and Other States
Gas Tax Gas taxes increased in several states as of July 1. Do you live in or plan to travel to one of them?
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Californians Received Another IRS Tax Deadline Letter
Tax Deadlines Millions of California residents impacted by severe weather got a new mailing last year from the IRS about when their taxes are due.
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Is 'Rise of the Pink Ladies' Gone for a Tax-Write Off? Beyond Taxing
Beyond Taxing Column Are canceled shows being removed from streaming platforms like Disney and Paramount+ because of tax write-offs? Some viewers are asking.
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Midyear Tax Planning Strategies: What to Do Now
Tax Planning Tax planning is most effective as a year-round strategy. Here’s what you should do now at midyear.
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Seattle Weighs Another Washington Capital Gains Tax
State Tax A capital gains tax in Seattle could gain support. Meanwhile, gas prices in Washington state recently rose above California's gas prices.
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