
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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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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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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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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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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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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Worst States to Retire in 2025 if You Hate Paying Taxes
State Taxes Relatively high tax burdens make these places the worst states to retire in 2025.
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Illinois Tax Guide 2025
State Tax Explore Illinois's 2025 state tax rates for income, sales, property, retirement, and more. Learn how Illinois compares nationwide.
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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 2025 tax refund. Here's what you need to know.
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Will Retirees Stop Paying Tax on Social Security Next Year?
Social Security Lawmakers have proposed to eliminate taxes on Social Security benefits. Here’s what that could mean for you.
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Vermont Tax Guide 2025
State Tax Explore Vermont's 2025 state tax rates for income, sales, property, retirement, and more. Learn how Vermont compares nationwide.
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Tax Breaks for Parents of Children With Disabilities
Tax Breaks While there are no specific tax credits for parents of children with disabilities, caregivers might benefit from these other tax breaks.
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Ten Overlooked Tax Deductions and Credits
Tax Breaks Don’t miss these often overlooked tax deductions and credits when you file your tax return this year.
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How Soon Can You File Taxes in 2025?
Tax Filing Here’s when you can start filing taxes for 2025 and what to expect this tax filing season.
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Who is Required to File a Tax Return?
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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