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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Where's My Refund? How to Track Your Tax Refund Status
Tax Refunds The IRS Where's My Refund tool lets you track the status of your tax refund. Here's what you need to know.
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How Much Richer Could You Be Without a Big Tax Refund?
Tax Refunds A big tax refund isn’t a reason to celebrate if you overpaid throughout the year. Here’s how much money your interest-free loan to the government could have cost you.
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IRS Issues Another Tax Warning for Wealthy, High Earners
Tax Enforcement Wealthy non-filers could pay more tax than they owe if the IRS files for them.
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Worst States to Retire in 2024 if You Hate Paying Taxes
State Taxes Relatively high tax burdens make these places the worst states to retire in 2024.
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Iowa State Tax Guide
State Tax Iowa state tax rates and rules for income, sales, property, fuel, cigarette, and other taxes that impact residents.
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Minnesota State Tax Guide
State Tax Minnesota state tax rates and rules for income, sales, property, fuel, cigarette, and other taxes that impact residents.
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FTC: H&R Block 'Data Wiping' and Upgrade Policies Harm Taxpayers
Tax Filing The FTC says H&R Block deceives customers into paying more and makes downgrading unnecessarily difficult.
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Illinois State Tax Guide
State Tax Illinois state tax rates and rules for income, sales, property, fuel, cigarette, and other taxes that impact residents.
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Save During Alabama’s Severe Weather Preparedness Tax Holiday
Sales Tax Holiday Certain items will be tax-free during the Alabama severe weather preparedness sales tax holiday this year, but there are specific rules to follow.
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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 in 2024 and how it can impact your tax liability.
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10 Most-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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Will Your IRS Refund Be Less This Year?
Tax Refunds Data show federal tax refunds are lower this year than last. Will you get less money back from the IRS this tax season?
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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 some tax tips to help make it happen.
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What Does It Cost to Be Middle-Class?
Middle-Class Is being middle-class worth it? You be the judge, but here’s what the numbers say.
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Missouri Tax Guide
State Tax Missouri state tax rates and rules for income, sales, property, fuel, cigarette, and other taxes that impact residents.
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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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Michigan Tax Credit Checks 2024
State Tax Michigan tax credit checks will soon be on the way thanks to a law that became effective in February. Will you get one?
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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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Mortgage Interest Tax Deduction: What You Need to Know
Tax Deductions Should you claim the mortgage interest deduction when you file your federal tax return?
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Minnesota Child Tax Credit in 2024: How Much Will You Get?
State Tax The Minnesota child tax credit is the highest state credit in the country. Here’s how to tell if you qualify — and how much money you’ll get.
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Maine Tax Relief Granted Following Severe Storms
Tax Relief The IRS has granted Maine tax relief to taxpayers affected by severe storms late last year.
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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. You could face penalties if you don't.
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Tax Relief for Connecticut and Rhode Island Storm Victims
Tax Relief Storm victims in Connecticut and Rhode Island have extended IRS tax deadlines.
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Most Expensive States for Millionaires in 2024
Income Tax Here are the most expensive states for millionaires and high earners to live or do business in this year.
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