
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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Taxable Income: What It Is and How to Calculate It
Income Tax Understanding taxable income can help reduce tax liability.
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Alabama Tax Guide 2025
State Tax Explore Alabama's 2025 state tax rates for income, sales, property, retirement, and more. Learn how Alabama compares nationwide.
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Oregon Tax Guide 2025
State Tax Explore Oregon's 2025 state tax rates for income, sales, property, retirement, and more. Learn how Oregon compares nationwide.
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Idaho Tax Guide 2025
State Tax Explore Idaho's 2025 state tax rates for income, sales, property, retirement, and more. Learn how Idaho compares nationwide.
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Maryland Tax Guide 2025
State Tax Explore Maryland's 2025 state tax rates for income, sales, property, retirement, and more. Learn how Maryland compares nationwide.
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California Tax Guide 2025
State Tax Explore California's 2025 state tax rates for income, sales, property, retirement, and more. Learn how California compares nationwide.
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Ohio Tax Guide 2025
State Tax Explore Ohio's 2025 state tax rates for income, sales, property, retirement, and more. Learn how Ohio compares nationwide.
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Pennsylvania Tax Guide 2025
State Tax Explore Pennsylvania's 2025 state tax rates for income, sales, property, retirement, and more. Learn how Pennsylvania compares nationwide.
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Mega Millions After Taxes: How Much Will the Winner Get?
Lottery Taxes A Mega Millions jackpot winner will take home much less than the advertised jackpot amount, thanks to taxes.
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South Carolina Tax Guide 2025
State Tax Explore South Carolina's 2025 state tax rates for income, sales, property, retirement, and more. Learn how South Carolina compares nationwide.
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Most Expensive States for Retired Military Service Members
Retirement Veterans can keep more of their military retirement pay by avoiding these high-taxed, most expensive states for retired service members.
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Most Expensive States to Live in for Homeowners
Property Tax High property tax bills make the places on this list the most expensive states for homeowners to live in.
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Nine Tax Deadlines for April 15
Tax Deadlines Do you know about all the various tax deadlines that fall on Tax Day?
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Ten 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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Property Tax 101: What Homeowners Need to Know
Property Tax No one likes to pay property tax, but knowing how these taxes work might make the situation more bearable.
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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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How to Lower Your Tax Bill Next Year
Income Taxes 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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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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Ten Tax-Friendly States for Retirees
Retirement Tax If you’re looking for the best place to retire, you may want to consider one of these most tax-friendly states for retirees.
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Is High-Yield Savings Account Interest Taxable?
Savings Accounts Think a high-yield savings account is a good idea? Don’t forget taxes on savings account interest.
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How to Pay the IRS if You Owe Taxes
Tax Payments
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Minnesota Tax Guide 2025
State Tax Explore Minnesota's 2025 state tax rates for income, sales, property, retirement, and more. Learn how Minnesota compares nationwide.
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Missouri Tax Guide 2025
State Tax Explore Missouri's 2025 state tax rates for income, sales, property, retirement, and more. Learn how Missouri compares nationwide.
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District of Columbia Tax Guide 2025
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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