Gabriella Cruz-Martínez
Gabriella Cruz-Martínez is a seasoned finance journalist with 8 years of experience covering consumer debt, economic policy, and tax. Before joining Kiplinger as a tax writer, her in-depth reporting and analysis were featured in Yahoo Finance. She contributed to national dialogues on fiscal responsibility, market trends and economic reforms involving family tax credits, housing accessibility, banking regulations, student loan debt, and inflation.
Gabriella’s work has also appeared in Money Magazine, The Hyde Park Herald (Chicago’s oldest community newspaper), and the Journal Gazette & Times-Courier. As a reporter and journalist, she enjoys writing stories that engage and empower readers from different socio-economic backgrounds and age groups about their finances. Her work in local newsrooms in Chicago on K-12 education and funding for public schools was recognized with an award from The Tribune McCormick Foundation. She holds a B.A. from The University of Puerto Rico in investigative journalism and English Literature and an M.A. in Public Affairs Journalism from Columbia College Chicago.
Latest articles by Gabriella Cruz-Martínez
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Incorrect ERC? IRS Points to Five New Red Flags
Tax Credits These signs could mean there’s an error in your Employee Retention Credit claim.
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Will North Dakota Property Tax Be Eliminated?
Property Tax A new property tax proposal will be a key ballot item for the Peace Garden State.
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How Trump and Harris Might Handle Expiring TCJA Tax Cuts
Election 2024 Many key provisions of the TCJA will expire soon. Here’s why it matters during the 2024 election cycle.
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Tariffs: What They Are and How They Impact Your Wallet
Election 2024 Raising tariffs on all foreign goods, a tax hike that some call a “national sales tax,” could be costly to U.S. households.
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How Much Is the Child Tax Credit for 2024?
Tax Credits The refundable amount of this tax break is slightly higher for the 2025 tax filing season. Here’s what you need to know.
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IRS Urges Employers to Participate in ERC Voluntary Disclosure Program
Tax Credits Businesses can fix ERC claims with the IRS at a lower cost, but only for a limited time.
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Child Tax Credit: JD Vance Floats Enhanced Version in Surprise Pledge
Tax Credits Trump’s vice presidential nominee has suggested enhancing the federal child tax credit. Here’s why it matters.
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Deduct Expenses for Long-Term Care on Your Tax Return
Long-Term Care The IRS allows some limited tax breaks on medical expenses and insurance premiums related to long-term care.
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What's Wrong With Trump's Pledge to End Taxes on Social Security Benefits
Social Security Eliminating taxes on Social Security benefits could impact your finances. Here's what you need to know.
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Double Standard? IRS Audit Reveals Its Employees Owe $50 Million in Unpaid Taxes
IRS IRS employees are required to pay their taxes on time, but thousands slipped through the cracks.
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