
Kate Schubel
Kate Schubel is a CPA with experience in audit and technology. As a tax writer at Kiplinger.com, Kate believes that tax and finance news should meet people where they are today, across cultural, educational, and disciplinary backgrounds.
Before joining Kiplinger, Kate leveraged her tax and finance knowledge at a CPA firm. She also contributed to the finance department at Girl Scouts, where she worked with her local council to update financial policy and provide accounting support and training on banking best practices. She has also worked for The Walt Disney Company, authored a children’s book, and contributed to local publications.
Her unique interdisciplinary background inspired her to pursue a B.A. in New Media from the University of North Carolina at Asheville and a minor in Accounting and Computer Science. Kate holds a Certified Public Accountant license from the North Carolina State Board of Certified Public Accountants. Kate is most interested in using her skills and experience to convey tax and finance topics to a broader audience.
Latest articles by Kate Schubel
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5 Reasons Your Tax Refund Status is Delayed (and How to Fix It)
Tax Refunds Is your IRS refund taking forever? From filing errors to identity verification, here are five reasons for a tax refund delay, and what you can do today.
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How Long Should You Keep Tax Records?
Tax Records The IRS hasn't gone away — so don’t destroy tax documents until the time limit for an audit runs out, or maybe even longer.
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10 Cheapest Places to Live in Virginia
Property Taxes The Commonwealth of Virginia has some cheap places to live. Here are a few if you hate paying property taxes.
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IRS Income Tax Refund Schedule: When Will Your Refund Arrive?
Tax Refunds Here's how to check your IRS tax refund status and when you can expect your federal refund.
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Will a $1,000 Overtime Deduction Restore Your Take-Home Pay?
State Taxes Alabama's tax-free overtime has officially expired. We analyze the 2026 proposal to restore relief and whether a $1,000 deduction can offset the 22% surge in the cost of essentials.
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10 Cheapest Places to Live in North Carolina
Property Tax From the Blue Ridge Mountains to the Outer Banks, we ranked the NC counties with the lowest property taxes in 2026.
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The GOP Trump Account for Savings: Your Funding Starts Soon
Tax Law The "kids Trump account" is growing in popularity among supporters. Here's who's eligible.
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IRS Phasing Out Paper Checks: Here's What to Know in 2026
Tax Changes IRS tax refunds and Social Security paper checks are typically delivered online now. Will that impact your money?
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California Retirement Tax 2026: Is the 'Social Security Shield' Enough?
State Taxes The Golden State won't touch your Social Security, but high rates on pensions and IRAs tell a different story. Can you afford retirement in California?
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2026 Tax Refund Delays: 5 States Where Your Money Is Stuck
State Tax From New York to Oregon, your state income tax refund could be delayed for weeks. Here's what to know.
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IRS Reveals New 2026 Child Tax Credit and other Family Credit Amounts
Tax Credits Key family tax breaks are higher for 2026, including the Earned Income Tax Credit and the Adoption Credit. Here's what they're worth.
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3 Smart Ways to Spend Your Retirement Tax Refund
Retirement Taxes With the new "senior bonus" hitting bank accounts this tax season, your retirement refund might be higher than usual. Here's how to re-invest those funds for a financially efficient 2026.
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First the Penny, Now the Nickel? The New Math Behind Your Sales Tax and Total
Rounding Tax A new era of "Swedish rounding" hits U.S. registers soon. Learn why the nickel might be on the chopping block, and how to save money by choosing the right way to pay.
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3 Major Changes to the 2026 Charitable Deduction
Tax Breaks About 144 million Americans might qualify for the 2026 universal charity deduction, while high earners face new IRS limits. Here's what to know.
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Retirement Taxes: How All 50 States Tax Retirees
Retirement Taxes Find out how income taxes in retirement stack up in all 50 states plus the District of Columbia.
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3 Popular Tax Breaks Are Gone for Good in 2026
Tax Breaks Here's a list of federal tax deductions and credits that you can't claim in the 2026 tax year. High-income earners could also get hit by a "surprise" tax bill.
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U.S. Congress to End Emergency Tax Bill Over $6,000 Senior Deduction and Tip, Overtime Tax Breaks in D.C.
Tax Law Here's how taxpayers can amend their already-filed income tax returns amid a potentially looming legal battle on Capitol Hill.
By Kate Schubel
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What's Going on With New Jersey Property Tax Programs?
Property Tax ANCHOR and "Senior Freeze" recently got a refresh, and there’s a new program: Stay NJ. Learn how to save on New Jersey property taxes.
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NJ ANCHOR Rebate 2026: Payment Schedule and Status Check
Tax Relief Looking for your New Jersey ANCHOR rebate? Find out when the 2026 property tax payments arrive, who is eligible for the automatic filing, and how to track your status.
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Tax Refund Alert: House GOP Predicts Bigger Tax Refunds in 2026
Tax Refunds Here's how the IRS tax refund outlook for 2026 is changing and what steps you can take now to prepare.
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New Jersey 'Senior Freeze' in 2026: How to Check Your Payment Status
Tax Relief Looking for your New Jersey property tax reimbursement? Here is the latest 2026 Senior Freeze payment schedule and how to track your check through the NJ Division of Taxation.
By Kate Schubel
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How to Open Your Kid's $1,000 Trump Account
Tax Breaks Filing income taxes in 2026? You won't want to miss Form 4547 to claim a $1,000 Trump Account for your child.
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7 Bad Tax Habits to Kick Right Now
Tax Tips Ditch these seven common habits to sidestep IRS red flags for a smoother, faster 2026 income tax filing.
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Don't Let High Taxes Break Your Heart This Valentine’s Day
State Taxes We’ve mapped out the best states where your box of chocolates comes without a side of sales tax.
By Kate Schubel
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