Katelyn Washington
Katelyn has more than 6 years of experience working in tax and finance. While she specialized in tax content while working at Kiplinger from 2023 to 2024, Katelyn has also written for digital publications on insurance, retirement, and financial planning and had financial advice commissioned by national print publications. She believes knowledge is the key to success and enjoys helping others reach their goals by providing content that educates and informs.
Before joining Kiplinger, Katelyn utilized her tax knowledge to assist users of Intuit TurboTax. She also contributed to the online personal finance community, FinanceBuzz, covering tax, retirement, personal finance, and career topics. Katelyn also worked as a journalist covering press releases for WorthPoint Corporation.
Katelyn holds a B.S. in Business from Capella University. She minored in Legal Studies with the intent of attending law school but discovered her true passions were finance and writing.
Latest articles by Katelyn Washington
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Mailing Your Tax Return This Year? What to Know Before You Do
Tax Filing There are plenty of reasons not to mail your tax return this year, but here’s what you should know if you are.
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10 States With the Lowest Sales Tax
Sales Tax Living in one of the lowest sales tax states doesn't always mean you'll pay less.
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9 Critical Tax Deadlines Falling on April 15, 2026
Tax Deadlines Sure, you must file federal income taxes, but do you know about all the other tax deadlines that fall on April 15?
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Missouri Tax Guide
State Tax Explore Missouri's state tax rates for income, sales, property, retirement, and more. Learn how Missouri compares nationwide.
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Tax Tips for Last-Minute Filers
Tax Filing Time is running out for most people to file taxes, but these tips could help you meet the deadline.
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District of Columbia Tax Guide
State Tax Explore the District of Columbia's tax rates for income, sales, property, retirement, and more. Learn how District of Columbia compares nationwide.
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Does Your Child Need to File a Tax Return This Year?
Tax Filing Here’s how to tell if your child needs to file a tax return and how it can impact your tax liability.
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How to Lower Your Tax Bill Next Year
Knowing how to lower your tax bill (pay less taxes) requires some strategizing. Here are a few tax tips to help make it happen.
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California Tax Guide
State Tax Explore California's state tax rates for income, sales, property, retirement, and more. Learn how California compares nationwide.
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Nebraska Tax Guide
State Tax Explore Nebraska's state tax rates for income, sales, property, retirement and more. Learn how the state compares nationwide
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Vermont Tax Guide
State Tax Explore Vermont's state tax rates for income, sales, property, retirement, and more. Learn how Vermont compares nationwide.
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Montana State Tax Guide
State Tax Explore Montana's state tax rates for income, sales, property, retirement and more. Learn how Montana compares nationwide.
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States That Won't Tax Your Death
Estate Taxes How much will your children — or other heirs — pay when you die? That depends on whether you live in a state with no death tax.
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Florida Tax Guide
State Taxes Explore Florida's state tax rates for income, sales, property, retirement, and more. Learn how Florida compares nationwide.
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West Virginia Tax Guide
State Tax Explore West Virginia's state tax rates for income, sales, property, retirement, and more. Learn how West Virginia compares nationwide.
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How to Pay the IRS if You Owe Taxes
Tax Debt There are several ways to pay the IRS if you owe, but just because you can pay taxes over time doesn’t always mean you should.
By Katelyn Washington
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Where's My Refund? How to Track Your Tax Refund Status
Tax Refunds The IRS Where's My Refund tracker lets you check the status of your federal tax refund. Here's what you need to know.
By Katelyn Washington
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'Food Tax': Which States Still Tax Groceries?
State Tax Ten states still tax groceries, but that figure is shrinking.
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Illinois Tax Guide
State Tax Explore Illinois's state tax rates for income, sales, property, retirement, and more. Learn how Illinois compares nationwide.
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Hawaii Tax Guide
State Tax Explore Hawaii's state tax rates for income, sales, property, retirement, and more. Learn how Hawaii compares nationwide.
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Do You Have to File Taxes This Year?
Tax Filing If you meet certain income requirements, you are required to file a federal tax return this year. You could face penalties if you don't.
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Arkansas Tax Guide
State Tax Explore Arkansas's state tax rates for income, sales, property, retirement, and more. Learn how Arkansas compares nationwide.
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Is Unemployment Taxable? A State-by-State Guide
State Tax The federal government taxes unemployment benefits. But is unemployment taxable in your state?
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Wisconsin Tax Guide
State Tax Explore Wisconsin's state tax rates for income, sales, property, retirement and more. Learn how Wisconsin compares nationwide.
By Katelyn Washington
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