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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Tax Tips for National Preparedness Month
Disaster Preparedness National Preparedness IRS tips can help you protect and secure documents from disasters like storms, hurricanes, and fires.
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Idaho State Tax Guide
State Tax Idaho state tax rates and rules for income, sales, property, gas, cigarette, and other taxes that impact residents.
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Arkansas Tax Guide
State Tax Arkansas state tax rates and rules for income, sales, property, gas, cigarette, and other taxes that impact residents.
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Hawaii Tax Guide
State Tax Hawaii state tax rates and rules for income, sales, property, gas, cigarette, and other taxes that impact residents.
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Delaware State Tax Guide
State Tax Delaware state tax rates and rules for income, sales, property, gas, cigarette, and other taxes that impact Delaware residents.
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Connecticut State Tax Guide
State Tax Connecticut state tax rates and rules for income, sales, property, fuel, cigarette, and other taxes that impact Connecticut residents.
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District of Columbia Tax Guide
State Tax District of Columbia tax rates and rules for income, sales, property, fuel, cigarette, and other taxes that impact residents.
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12 Education Tax Credits and Deductions
Education Education tax credits and deductions are available for college savings, current students, and college graduates.
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Why You’ll Still Pay Oklahoma Grocery Tax
State Tax Oklahoma is eliminating its state grocery tax, but that doesn’t mean groceries will be tax-free.
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13 States That Don't Tax Retirement Income
Retirement Taxes Here are the states that don’t tax retirement income. But that doesn’t mean you won’t pay state taxes on other types of earnings.
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Tennessee State Tax Guide
State Tax Tennessee state tax rates and rules for income, sales, property, fuel, cigarette, and other taxes that impact residents.
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Oregon State Tax Guide
State Tax Oregon state tax rates and rules for income, sales, property, fuel, cigarette, and other taxes that impact residents.
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Ten States With the Highest Gas Tax
State Tax Skip the fill-up in these states with the highest gas taxes to save money on your next road trip. Sometimes, crossing state lines is all it takes to spend less.
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The 'Food Tax': Grocery Tax by State
State Tax These 11 states still tax groceries, but that figure is shrinking.
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Maryland State Tax Guide
State Tax Maryland state tax rates and rules for income, sales, property, fuel, cigarette, and other taxes that impact residents.
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New Jersey State Tax Guide
State Tax New Jersey state tax rates and rules for income, sales, property, fuel, cigarette, and other taxes that impact residents.
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States That Tax Social Security Benefits in 2024
Retirement Taxes Not all retirees who live in states that tax Social Security benefits have to pay state income taxes. Will your benefits be taxed?
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Tax-Free Weekend in Massachusetts 2024
Tax Holiday Here's everything you need to know about the annual Massachusetts tax-free weekend.
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Nebraska State Tax Guide
State Tax Nebraska state tax rates and rules for income, sales, property, fuel, cigarette, and other taxes that impact residents.
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What's Happening With the New Child Tax Credit?
Child Tax Credit The Senate hasn't passed the new child tax credit. Will it ever happen?
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What States Have Expanded Child Tax Credits This Year?
Tax Credits Some families could see expanded state child tax credits when they file taxes. Here’s what you should know.
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Every Tax-Free Weekend for 2024
Sales Tax Does your state have a back-to-school sales tax holiday this summer? Find out when, and what, you can buy tax-free.
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Five Reasons People Retire in Florida
Retirement Have you wondered why so many people retire in Florida? It’s not just for the weather.
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