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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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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Seattle Weighs Another Washington Capital Gains Tax
State Tax A capital gains tax in Seattle could gain support. Meanwhile, gas prices in Washington state recently rose above California's gas prices.
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What Is the Bonus 'Guaranteed' Standard Deduction?
Legislation A proposed Republican tax cut package contains a 'bonus' of up to $4,000 for the current standard deduction. Could it help?
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Wyoming State Tax Guide
State Tax State tax rates and rules for income, sales, property, fuel, cigarette, and other taxes that impact Wyoming residents.
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Nevada State Tax Guide
State Tax State tax rates and rules for income, sales, property, fuel, cigarette, and other taxes that impact Nevada residents.
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Reminder: Estimated Tax Payments Are Due Soon
Tax Deadlines Here’s what you need to know about paying quarterly estimated taxes and avoiding penalties.
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Virginia State Tax Guide
State Tax State tax rates and rules for income, sales, property, fuel, cigarette, and other taxes that impact Virginia residents.
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House Republican $237B Tax Cut Package Revealed
Legislation With a debt ceiling agreement in place, Republicans are proposing billions in tax cuts along with other key tax changes.
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Kentucky Tax Guide
State Tax State tax rates and rules for income, sales, property, gas, cigarette, and other taxes that impact Kentucky residents.
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IRS Tax Balance Due Notices Confuse California Taxpayers
Tax Deadlines IRS ‘balance due’ mailings were sent to Californians who don’t have to pay their taxes yet.
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Colorado EV Tax Credit Rises to $5,000
State Tax Breaks Colorado offers a big tax break soon for resident taxpayers who buy electric cars and trucks.
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North Carolina State Tax Guide
State Tax State tax rates and rules for income, sales, property, fuel, cigarette, and other taxes that impact North Carolina residents.
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EV Tax Credit 2023: What's Changed and What's Ahead
Tax Breaks Federal EV tax credit rules continue to change for 2023 causing confusion for buyers and manufacturers.
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California Weighs Airbnb, Vrbo Tax for Affordable Housing
State Tax California is considering a tax on short-term rentals like those from Airbnb and Vrbo to combat the affordable housing crisis in the state.
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'The Little Mermaid' and a Debt Ceiling Deal: Beyond Taxing
Beyond Taxing Column Disney’s 2023 'The Little Mermaid' and the debt ceiling deal have some things in common. One is you can’t always get what you want.
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Who Benefits from the Supreme Court ‘Home Equity Theft' Ruling?
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled that "home equity theft" violates the Constitution. What does that mean for homeowners?
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Supreme Court: Yes, the IRS Can Secretly Obtain Your Bank Records
The Supreme Court has sided with the IRS in a case that involves owing the IRS money, taxpayer privacy, and notice.
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Half of Mothers Have Little or No Retirement Savings
Mother’s Day comes and goes, but many moms face future financial insecurity because they have little or no retirement savings.
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Frequent Flyer Tax Could Raise Billions for Climate
Could taxing frequent flyers help combat global pollution? Some climate scientists say yes.
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TurboTax Settlement Checks Sent to 4.4 Million Customers
Millions of Intuit TurboTax users are receiving settlement checks in the mail. Here's what you need to know.
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Washington State Tax Guide
State Taxes Washington State tax rates and rules for income, sales, property, fuel, cigarette, and other taxes that impact residents.
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2023 Georgia Tax Rebates Up to $500 Are Now Being Sent
State Tax Georgia is sending special 2023 surplus tax refunds to eligible residents.
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Are Scholarships Tax-Free?
Education Scholarships are generally tax-free if certain IRS and other requirements are met.
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