Kate Schubel
Kate Schubel is a CPA with experience in audit and technology. As a tax writer at Kiplinger.com, Kate believes that tax and finance news should meet people where they are today, across cultural, educational, and disciplinary backgrounds.
Before joining Kiplinger, Kate leveraged her tax and finance knowledge at a CPA firm. She also contributed to the finance department at Girl Scouts, where she worked with her local council to update financial policy and provide accounting support and training on banking best practices. She has also worked for The Walt Disney Company, authored a children’s book, and contributed to local publications.
Her unique interdisciplinary background inspired her to pursue a B.A. in New Media from the University of North Carolina at Asheville and a minor in Accounting and Computer Science. Kate holds a Certified Public Accountant license from the North Carolina State Board of Certified Public Accountants. Kate is most interested in using her skills and experience to convey tax and finance topics to a broader audience.
Latest articles by Kate Schubel
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New York Sending School Tax Relief (STAR) Checks
Tax Relief Are you receiving a NY STAR credit or exemption for your property taxes?
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New Jersey Residents to Receive ANCHOR Direct Deposit or Checks in Mail
Tax Relief NJ is sending millions in property tax relief — find out when and how much could hit your wallet.
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How the Election Could Impact the EV Tax Credit
Tax Credits It’s no secret electric vehicles have become a bit of a political issue. But what does that mean for your EV tax break?
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IRS Back Taxes Scam Call Steals Millions
Scams IRS fakes are cheating thousands of people out of “overdue tax debt.” Are you next?
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IRS: How to Get a 401(k) Match for Your Student Loan Payment
Savings Those with 401(k), 403(b), and other savings plans might get relief through their employer-provided retirement account.
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Nebraska Finally Has Some Property Tax Relief
State Tax After a two-week special session, lawmakers have approved a bill to provide property tax relief to millions of Nebraskans.
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IRS Direct File: Some States Won’t Get the Program
Tax Filing Depending on where you live, you might not be able to use the new IRS tax filing service next tax season.
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Fun Things to Do in Retirement With Added Tax Benefits
Retirement Taxes What should I do first when I retire? Well, it wouldn’t hurt to save a little on your taxes.
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IRS Restarts Processing of Some ERC Refunds: What to Know
Tax Credits Some businesses may receive employee retention tax credit payments as early as September.
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New York Residents to Receive Child Tax Credit Checks in Mail
Tax Credits The Empire State is sending millions of dollars — find out why and if it applies to your family.
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Nebraska Property Tax Debate Sparks Marijuana and Ammo Tax Bills
Property Tax The Cornhusker State considered a wide breadth of funding to slash property tax bills. The special session concludes — for now.
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2024 Sales Tax-Free Weekend in Texas
Tax Holiday What you need to know about tax-free shopping in Texas.
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Sales Tax Holidays Are Going Away in Some States
Sales Tax Why are tax-free weekends disappearing? Find other ways your family can save on taxes and essentials.
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Florida Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday 2024
Sales Taxes Everything you need to know about the two-week tax-free holiday in Florida.
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Tennessee Sales Tax Holiday
Tax Holiday Here's what you need to know about the annual Tennessee sales tax holiday.
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$145 Million in ‘Senior Freeze’ Property Tax Checks Mailed
Property Tax What you need to know about New Jersey's property tax relief program for older adults.
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The Alabama Tax-Free Weekend
Sales Taxes Here's what you need to know about the 2024 back-to-school Alabama sales tax holiday.
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