Katelyn Washington
Katelyn has more than 6 years' experience working in tax and finance. While she specializes in tax content, Katelyn has also written for digital publications on topics including insurance, retirement, and financial planning and has had financial advice commissioned by national print publications. She believes that 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 was a regular contributor to the online personal finance community, FinanceBuzz, covering tax, retirement, personal finance, and career topics. Katelyn has also worked with hundreds of business owners 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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IRS Continues Ramping Up Tax Enforcement for Millionaires
IRS IRS tax enforcement has led to the collection of $520 million from tax-evading millionaires. But the agency isn’t done making the wealthy pay up.
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Who Benefits Most from the Tennessee Works Tax Act?
State Tax The Tennessee Works Tax Act cuts taxes for Tennessee residents. But do businesses benefit more than families?
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IRS Extends Vermont Tax Deadline Due to Flooding
Tax Deadline Flooding victims in Vermont now have an extended federal tax deadline. Here’s everything you need to know.
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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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Maine State Tax Guide
State Tax Maine state tax rates and rules for income, sales, property, fuel, cigarette, and other taxes that impact residents.
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Does Summer Camp Qualify for a Childcare Tax Credit?
Tax Break Are you wondering if summer camp qualifies for the child and dependent care tax credit? It might, and other childcare expenses might, too.
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Pennsylvania State Tax Guide
State Tax Pennsylvania state tax rates and rules for income, sales, property, fuel, cigarette, and other taxes that impact residents.
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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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Will Pennsylvania Tax Breaks Help Replace Lost Residents?
State Tax Proposed Pennsylvania tax breaks could result in big tax cuts, but if the tax breaks happen, will they be enough to help Pennsylvania replace the 40,000 residents it lost?
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IRS Services Improve but Are Still Lacking
IRS A new report says that while some IRS services have shown drastic improvement, others are still lacking. Here’s where the IRS is falling short.
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Louisiana State 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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North Dakota State 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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Illinois Taxes Increase This Summer
State Tax Some Illinois taxes are set to increase in July. Here are the taxes that will increase and how much more you can expect to pay.
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Idaho State Tax Guide
State Tax Idaho state tax rates and rules for income, sales, property, fuel, cigarette, and other taxes that impact residents.
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Texas Sales Tax Relief: What You Should Know
State Tax Texas sales tax relief is just around the corner. Here are the items that will soon be tax-free in Texas.
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Hawaii State Tax Guide
state tax Hawaii state tax rates and rules for income, sales, property, fuel, cigarette, and other taxes that impact residents.
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Who Benefits From the Connecticut Tax Relief Bill?
State Tax A Connecticut tax relief package was signed into law this month. Here’s what’s included and who the tax changes might benefit.
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Montana State Tax Guide
State Tax Guide Montana state tax rates and rules for income, sales, property, fuel, cigarette, and other taxes that impact residents.
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Montana Tax Rebate Checks Up to $2,500 Are Now Being Sent
State Tax Rebates Montana tax rebate checks go out in July. Here’s how to find out if you are eligible for a payment — and how much you might get.
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10 States With the Lowest Gas Taxes
Gas Taxes Getting gas in these states with the lowest gas taxes can save you a lot of money on your next road trip.
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Delaware State Tax Guide
State Tax Guide Delaware state tax rates and rules for income, sales, property, fuel, cigarette, and other taxes that impact Delaware residents.
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Connecticut State Tax Guide
State Tax Guide Connecticut state tax rates and rules for income, sales, property, fuel, cigarette, and other taxes that impact Connecticut residents.
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Florida State Tax Guide
State Tax Florida state tax rates and rules for income, sales, property, fuel, cigarette, and other taxes that impact Florida residents.
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Are Student Loans Being Forgiven or Not?
Student Loans The House and Senate voted to repeal President Biden’s student loan forgiveness plan, but does it even matter?
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