Kelley R. Taylor
With more than 20 years of experience as a corporate attorney and business journalist, Kelley R. Taylor has contributed to numerous national print and digital magazines on key issues spanning education, law, health, finance, and tax. Over the years, she has extensively covered major tax developments and changes, including the TCJA, pandemic-era tax changes in ARPA, the SECURE 2.0 Act, and the numerous clean energy tax credits in the Inflation Reduction Act. Kelley particularly enjoys translating complex information in ways that help empower people in their daily lives and work.
Before Kiplinger, Kelley worked on the Tax Analysts' Tax Notes Today Federal publication, where she focused on partnerships, carried interest, and high-net-worth individuals. She also spent time at the New York-based finance publication The Bond Buyer, where she covered the SEC and municipal bonds. Kelley also previously covered federal tax for the global professional services firm Ernst & Young, where she specialized in tax developments involving compensation and benefits and tax-exempt organizations. Her features have appeared in School Library Journal, Chicago Tribune, Richmond Times-Dispatch, INSIGHT into Diversity magazine, and Principal Leadership magazine, among other publications.
Kelley holds a B.A. in Psychology from William and Mary and a J.D. from Antonin Scalia Law School at George Mason University, and she has received two national awards for publication excellence.
Latest articles by Kelley R. Taylor
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$725 Million Powerball Jackpot After Taxes
Lottery Taxes Whenever someone wins the Powerball jackpot, the federal government gets a chunk of the prize from taxes.
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How 3 New Supreme Court Rulings Impact Your Money
Supreme Court New U.S. Supreme Court decisions could directly impact your bank account privacy, student loan payments, home equity, and property taxes. Here’s what you need to know.
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Student Loan Forgiveness: What You Need to Know
Student Loans Millions of people with student loans will not receive Biden's student loan forgiveness due to a U.S. Supreme Court ruling.
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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 Will Get Another IRS Tax Deadline Letter
Tax Deadlines Millions of California residents impacted by severe weather will get a new mailing from the IRS about when their taxes are due.
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Controversial Capital Gains Tax Upheld in Washington
The state’s historic long term capital gains tax is projected to bring in $1 billion over the next two years.
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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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Unrealized Gains Supreme Court Case Could Change Wealth Taxes
Supreme Court In a landmark case, the U.S. Supreme Court will decide whether a mandatory tax on unrealized gains violates the Constitution.
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Midyear Tax Planning Strategies: What to Do Now
Tax Planning Tax planning is most effective as a year-round strategy. Here’s what you should do now at midyear.
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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's the 2023 Standard Deduction?
Tax Breaks Most people claim the standard deduction on their federal tax return instead of itemizing deductions. How much can you claim?
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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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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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Estimated Tax Payments Are Due
Tax Deadlines Here’s what you need to know about paying quarterly estimated taxes and avoiding penalties.
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New Hampshire State Tax Guide
State Tax State tax rates and rules for income, sales, property, fuel, cigarette, and other taxes that impact New Hampshire residents.
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2023 Federal Tax Brackets and Income Tax Rates: How They Work
Income Tax Depending on your taxable income each year, you can end up in one of seven different federal income tax brackets, each with its own marginal tax rate.
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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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Want to Lease an EV? There's a Tax Credit 'Loophole' for That
Tax Credits If you're trying to decide whether to lease or buy a car, here's what you need to know about how the EV lease tax credit works.
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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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The NBA Finals and the 'Jock Tax'?
State Taxes The NBA Finals—and other sporting events—are connected to taxes in a big way. That's partly due to the so-called 'jock tax'.
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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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California Tax Deadline Extension: What You Need to Know
Some Californians have more time to file federal and state tax returns because of natural disasters.
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States Sending 'Stimulus' Checks in 2023
State Rebate Checks Some people are receiving one-time state rebate checks in 2023. Is your state sending money soon?
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