
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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Tennessee Tax GuideState Tax Explore Tennessee's state tax rates for income, sales, property, retirement, and more. Learn how Tennessee compares nationwide.
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Alabama Tax GuideState Tax Explore Alabama's state tax rates for income, sales, property, retirement, and more. Learn how Alabama compares nationwide.
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Idaho Tax GuideState Tax Explore Idaho's state tax rates for income, sales, property, retirement, and more. Learn how Idaho compares nationwide.
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Oregon Tax GuideState Tax Explore Oregon's state tax rates for income, sales, property, retirement, and more. Learn how Oregon compares nationwide.
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Maryland Tax GuideState Tax Explore Maryland's state tax rates for income, sales, property, retirement, and more. Learn how Maryland compares nationwide.
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South Carolina Tax GuideState Tax Explore South Carolina's state tax rates for income, sales, property, retirement, and more. Learn how South Carolina compares nationwide.
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Pennsylvania Tax GuideState Tax Explore Pennsylvania's state tax rates for income, sales, property, retirement, and more. Learn how Pennsylvania compares nationwide.
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Ohio Tax GuideState Tax Explore Ohio's state tax rates for income, sales, property, retirement, and more. Learn how Ohio compares nationwide.
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Maryland Tax-Free Week 2026: What to Know Before You ShopTax Holiday The Maryland tax-free week can help you save money on back-to-school shopping.
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Ohio Tax-Free Weekend 2026 Is Coming SoonTax Holiday The annual Ohio tax-free weekend can help you save on back-to-school shopping. Here’s how to save the most money.
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Massachusetts Tax-Free Weekend 2026: What to Know Before You ShopTax Holiday Here's everything you need to know about the annual Massachusetts tax-free weekend.
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Taxable Income: What It Is and How to Calculate ItIncome Tax Knowing what income is taxable can help you minimize your overall tax liability.
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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 in 2026State Tax Here are the ten best states for 'middle-class' families (taxpayers with middle incomes) due to low tax burdens.
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Most Expensive States for Homeowners in 2026Property Tax Here's where high property taxes are eating into equity and driving up monthly costs. Our list includes estate tax, too.
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Minnesota Tax GuideState Tax Explore Minnesota's state tax rates for income, sales, property, retirement, and more. Learn how Minnesota compares nationwide.
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Mailing Your Tax Return This Year? What to Know Before You DoTax 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 TaxSales 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, 2026Tax 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 GuideState 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 FilersTax 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 GuideState 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 YearKnowing 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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