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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Taylor Swift's 'Eras Tour' and a New Tax Rule? What To Know
Online Selling Forget about Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce dating. What do 'Eras Tour' tickets have to do with your taxes?
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IRS Promises Fewer Audits of Earned Income Tax Credit Claims
IRS Audits After years of auditing some taxpayers with lower incomes at higher rates, the IRS says it’s making a change.
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Another New IRS Georgia Tax Deadline: What You Need to Know
Tax Deadlines Georgia has been granted several IRS tax deadline extensions — which date applies to you?
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New Virginia Budget Features Tax Rebates and Tax-Free Weekend
State Tax Gov. Youngkin signed a Virginia budget deal that includes tax rebates and revives a popular sales tax holiday.
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Places With More Time To Pay Estimated Taxes
Tax Deadlines Estimated tax payments are due soon — April 15 in most cases. But many people have more time to pay the IRS due to natural disasters. Are you one of them?
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Unrealized Gains Supreme Court Case Could Change Wealth Taxes
Supreme Court In a landmark case, the U.S. Supreme Court decides whether a mandatory tax on unrealized gains violates the Constitution.
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Will Your State Rebate Check Be Taxed for 2023?
State Rebates Here's what the IRS says about taxing 'state stimulus checks' and other special state rebates and what it could mean for you.
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Massachusetts Millionaire's Tax Funds Free K-12 School Lunches
State Tax A Massachusetts ‘millionaire’s tax’ passed last year is already paying off — for K-12 public school students.
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New Roth 401(k) Contributions Rule Delayed by IRS: What To Know
Retirement Taxes The IRS is offering relief on new 401(k) catch-up contribution rules for certain high earners. Here’s what it means for you.
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Are Capital Gains Taxes Headed to the Supreme Court?
Capital Gains Tax A conservative think tank wants the U.S. Supreme Court to weigh in on a controversial state capital gains tax.
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Are You Mistakenly Dead to the IRS?
IRS A recent report says the IRS placed 'deceased locks' on accounts of more than 90,000 taxpayers who weren’t dead.
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Problems With Claiming the Employee Retention Credit (ERC)
Tax Credits A tax preparer arrested for $124 million in alleged fake employee retention tax credit claims highlights IRS concerns about the ERC.
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New State Tax Changes You Need to Know
State Tax States have been busy enacting new tax rules and rates that can affect your income and what you’ll pay for groceries, gas, and property.
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New Bill Would End California Military Pension Tax
Pension Taxes California fully taxes military retirement pay but a new bill would change that to provide tax relief to military retirees.
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What Happened to the Virginia Tax-Free Weekend for 2023
Tax Holiday For the first time in years, Virginia shoppers didn't have a back-to-school sales tax holiday in August.
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Why the IRS Shouldn't Be Knocking at Your Door
IRS The IRS is changing a longstanding practice that involved collecting tax debts through tens of thousands of unannounced home visits.
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States Where You’ll Pay Less Income Tax in 2023
Income Tax Many states have lowered personal income tax rates for this year. Do you live in one?
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Boston Offers Tax Breaks to Convert Offices to Housing
State Tax Can tax incentives boost affordable housing and foot traffic in Boston?
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Who’s Named First on Your Income Tax Return?
Tax Returns A new study says the order of names on a joint income tax return can provide insights about the people filing.
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PGA Tour LIV Golf Alliance Sparks Tax Debate, Government Probes
Tax Exempt Status The planned 'merger' between the PGA Tour and Saudi-backed LIV Golf has raised tax concerns in Congress and prompted government investigations.
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Warning: Watch Out for New IRS Refund Mail Scam
Tax Scams If you receive a cardboard envelope appearing to be from the IRS about an unclaimed tax refund, be cautious. It’s a new scam.
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July Gas Tax Increase for California, Maryland, and Other States
Gas Tax Gas taxes increased in several states as of July 1. Do you live in or plan to travel to one of them?
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Californians Received Another IRS Tax Deadline Letter
Tax Deadlines Millions of California residents impacted by severe weather got a new mailing last year from the IRS about when their taxes are due.
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Is 'Rise of the Pink Ladies' Gone for a Tax-Write Off? Beyond Taxing
Beyond Taxing Column Are canceled shows being removed from streaming platforms like Disney and Paramount+ because of tax write-offs? Some viewers are asking.
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