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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How the IRS Taxes Retirement Income
Retirement Taxes It's important to know how common sources of retirement income are taxed.
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Medicare Tax: Five Things Every Worker Needs to Know
Payroll Taxes It's important to know how Medicare tax works.
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Is a New ‘Meals Tax’ Coming to Virginia?
Food Tax Policymakers in a prominent Virginia county are looking for new ways to raise revenue.
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Tax Benefits of Hiring Your Kids Plus IRS Rules to Follow
Tax Breaks Hiring your child can potentially lower your tax bill and help kids develop skills, but there are some rules you need to know — and follow.
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Many California Tax Refund Debit Cards Haven’t Been Activated
State Tax Many California residents haven’t used their Middle Class Tax Refund benefits. Are you one of them?
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May 17 Was the Deadline for $1 Billion in Unclaimed IRS Tax Refunds
Tax Refunds Unclaimed tax refunds from years ago were waiting for millions who might not have know it.
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Want to Lease an EV? There's a Tax Credit 'Loophole' for That
Tax Credits If you are deciding whether to lease or buy a car, here's what you need to know about the EV lease tax credit.
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Should Your 401(k) Be Eliminated to Save Social Security Benefits?
Retirement Savings Some economists argue that tax-advantaged retirement plans are not as beneficial as they seem.
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Georgia Tax Guide
State Tax State tax rates and rules for income, sales, property, gas, cigarette, and other taxes that impact Georgia residents.
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Final EV Tax Credit Rules Don’t Change Much for Consumers
Tax Credits Treasury and IRS have finalized regulations for the up to $7,500 electric vehicle tax credit.
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Three 'Hidden Costs' of Health Savings Accounts (HSAs)
Health Savings HSAs offer valuable tax benefits, but can 'hidden costs' erode those advantages?
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How the Biden Marijuana Shift Could Impact Taxes
Tax Rules A pending Biden administration marijuana rule change could help some businesses lower their taxes.
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State Tax Changes: What’s New for 2024
State Taxes As of Jan. 1, several state tax reforms have gone into effect that can impact your finances.
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Retirees Face Significant Tax Bills Due to Fraud
Fraud A new report sheds light on how older adult scam victims end up with big tax bills and lost retirement savings.
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Tax Day: Is the Post Office Open Late?
Tax Filing Tax Day means some people need to mail their federal income tax returns.
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A Little-Known Tax-Free Way To Help Pay Your Student Loan
Student Debt Employers can provide valuable assistance with employee student loan repayments.
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What Time is the Powerball Drawing?
Lottery After the Powerball jackpot soared to $1.326 billion, everyone was looking for the winning numbers.
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IRS Warning: Beware of Smishing and 'Helper' Tax Scams
Scams Tax season is a time to look out for email and text message scams.
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Inflation Reduction Act Tax Credits: What You Should Know
Tax Breaks The Inflation Reduction Act increases IRS funding, changes tax policy, and offers new and expanded tax credits.
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States With the Highest Powerball Taxes
Lottery Taxes These states will take the biggest tax bite out of your Powerball payout.
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Is Your First RMD Due April 1?
RMDs April Fool's Day is an important RMD deadline for some older adults and retirees.
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California Tax Extension 2024: What You Need to Know
Tax Deadlines Some Californians had more time to file federal and state tax returns because of natural disasters.
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Should You Let the IRS Do Your Taxes?
Tax Filing The new IRS Direct File program is now open to more taxpayers.
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These States Won’t Tax Your Mega Millions Winnings
Lottery Taxes If you win the Mega Millions lottery jackpot, will your state tax your payout?
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