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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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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NY Residents Received Child Tax Credit Checks: Will There Be a 2025 Payout?
Tax Credits The Empire State sent millions of dollars last year — 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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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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