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 (a Tax Analysts publication), where she focused on partnerships, carried interest, and high-net-worth individuals. While working as an attorney, she focused on 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. from William and Mary and a J.D. from George Mason University School of Law, and her work has been recognized with two national awards for publication excellence.
Latest articles by Kelley R. Taylor
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The Problem With 401(k) Catch-Up Contributions for 2024
Retirement Plans New rules governing certain 401(k) catch-up contributions caused confusion and raised concern.
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Property Tax Relief on the Georgia Ballot
Election Georgia voters will decide on an important measure that could cap property tax increases in the state.
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How Much Do Voters Care About Taxes?
Election 2024 A new poll reveals that taxes may not be top of mind for many people this election cycle.
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Mark Cuban, Kamala Harris, and Taxing Unrealized Gains
Unrealized Gains Some warn that taxing unrealized gains could devastate the economy, but are those fears realistic?
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Unrealized Gains Tax: One Important Thing to Know Now
Capital Gains Unrealized capital gains have taken center stage in election discussions about tax fairness and economic policy.
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Gov. Kemp Georgia Gas Tax Suspension Following Hurricane Helene Ends
Gas Tax Georgians have a few more days break from paying state gas tax at the pump.
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The Truth About Hurricane Relief, FEMA, and Your Taxes
Hurricane Relief Don't believe rumors. Get accurate information to navigate hurricane disaster relief.
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Social Security Tax Limit Rises 4.4% for 2025
Social Security The Social Security Administration has announced significant changes affecting millions as we approach a new year.
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Silver Lining? Four Tax Benefits of a Lower 2025 Social Security COLA
Could less mean more, when it comes to taxes and the Social Security benefit increase for 2025?
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Capital Gains Tax Repeal on the Ballot: What to Know
Capital Gains A controversial capital gains tax is up for a vote in the upcoming election.
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Is an Annuity Worth It? Tax Pros and Cons
Retirement Knowing how an annuity might impact your tax situation can be confusing. Here are some advantages and downsides to consider.
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IRS Solar Tax Credit Payouts Soar as Scams Target Homeowners
Clean Energy Clean energy tax credits are paying off for many, but experts warn of increasing scams.
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Capital Gains in Retirement: Managing RMDs, Taxes, Social Security and Medicare
Capital Gains Capital gains tax can significantly impact your funds and financial planning for retirement.
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Who Does the IRS Audit the Most?
Audits The IRS has a $400K audit directive problem. Here’s what you need to know.
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Kamala Harris Calls for 28% Capital Gains Tax, Diverging from Higher Biden Rate
Capital Gains Capital gains tax rates are an important issue for some voters in the upcoming November election.
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Pink Tax: What Does Price Discrimination Cost Women?
Sales Tax The 'pink tax' is a form of price discrimination banned in many states that still costs women millions each year.
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TaxAct Class Action Settlement: Claims Deadline Coming Soon
Tax Filing A multimillion-dollar settlement over alleged data privacy violations affects some TaxAct users.
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Kamala Harris Golf Tax and Unrealized Gains? What You Really Need to Know
Election 2024 There's a lot of social media talk about capital gains taxes and a golf tax. How much is real?
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Biden Calls for Doubling Capital Gains Tax
The White House President Biden wanted to increase taxes to have the wealthy pay a “fairer” share. Will VP Kamala Harris follow?
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How Many Retirement ‘Tax Buckets’ Do You Have?
Retirement Diversifying retirement account types can lead to more significant and flexible tax benefits.
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Michigan State Tax Guide 2024
State Tax State tax rates and rules for income, sales, property, fuel, cigarette, and other taxes that impact Michigan residents.
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Connecticut Tax-Free Week 2024
Sales Tax Connecticut’s week-long sales tax holiday has arrived. Here’s what you can buy tax-free.
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Kamala Harris Child Tax Credit Proposal: What to Know
Tax Credits Some wonder what could happen to the child tax credit under a potential Harris administration.
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What's Happening With the Employee Retention Credit and the IRS?
Tax Credits Due to fraud, the ERC has received much attention lately from the IRS and Congress.
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