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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Florida Tax Guide
State Tax Florida state tax rates and rules for income, sales, property, gas, cigarette and other taxes that impact residents.
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Louisiana Tax Guide
State Tax Louisiana state tax rates and rules for income, sales, property, fuel, cigarette, and other taxes that impact residents.
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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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Best States for Middle-Class Families Who Hate Paying Taxes
State Tax Here are the best states for middle-class families with "middle incomes" (due to low tax burdens).
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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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Rhode Island Tax Guide
State Tax Rhode Island state tax rates and rules for income, sales, property, gas, cigarette, and other taxes that impact residents.
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10 States With the Lowest Gas Tax
Gas Taxes Getting gas in these states with the lowest gas taxes can save you a lot of money on your next holiday road trip.
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Maine Tax Guide
State Tax Maine state tax rates and rules for income, sales, property, gas, cigarette, and other taxes that impact residents.
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15 States That Don't Tax Pension Income
Retirement Taxes There are some states that don't tax pension income regardless of your age or how much money you have.
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Oklahoma Tax Guide
State Tax Oklahoma state tax rates and rules for income, sales, property, fuel, cigarette, and other taxes that impact residents.
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Hobby Income: What It Is and How It’s Taxed
Income Tax Hobby income isn’t taxed like a business. Here's how to tell what type of income you have.
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North Dakota Tax Guide
State Tax North Dakota state tax rates and rules for income, sales, property, fuel, cigarette, and other taxes that impact residents.
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New York Tax Guide
State Tax New York state tax rates and rules for income, sales, property, gas, cigarette, and other taxes that impact residents.
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Most Expensive States for Retired Military Service Members
Military 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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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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New Mexico Tax Guide
State Tax New Mexico state tax rates and rules for income, sales, property, fuel, cigarette, and other taxes that impact residents.
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Texas Tax Guide
State Tax Texas state tax rates and rules for income, sales, property, gas, cigarette, and other taxes that impact residents.
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Low-Tax States for 'Middle-Class' Families
State Tax Here are the best states for families with middle incomes (due to low tax burdens).
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Alaska Tax Guide
State Tax Alaska state tax rates and rules for income, sales, property, fuel, cigarette, and other taxes that impact Alaska residents.
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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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Taxes on Retirees: A State by State Guide
Retirement Taxes See how each state treats retirees when it comes to income, sales, property and other taxes.
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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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Property Tax Cap: Does Your State Have One?
Property Tax Does your state have a property tax cap? Here’s what you need to know about increasing tax bills in all 50 states.
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Montana State Tax Guide
State Tax Montana state tax rates and rules for income, sales, property, fuel, cigarette, and other taxes that impact residents.
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