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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Buying Marijuana in These States Helps Fight Substance Abuse
Helping to fight substance abuse in some states can be as easy as purchasing legal marijuana.
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Will AI Violate Taxpayer Rights?
When the IRS uses AI, will it violate your rights as a taxpayer (or your rights as a human being)?
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Texas State Tax Guide
State Tax Texas state tax rates and rules for income, sales, property, gas, cigarette, and other taxes that impact residents.
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Low-Tax States Gain Residents From California and New York
State Taxes IRS data show taxpayers are leaving high-tax states like California and New York and moving to low-tax states.
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Bigger New York Tax Refunds Expected for Thousands
Lawmakers in New York have agreed to an expanded child tax credit, which could mean bigger tax refunds for some New Yorkers. Will other states follow suit?
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IRS Relief for Florida Comes as Lawmakers Pass Major Tax Cuts
Residents impacted by recent severe Florida storms have an extended IRS tax deadline.
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Oklahoma Storm Victims Have an Extended IRS Tax Deadline
Oklahoma taxpayers impacted by severe April storms have an extended tax filing and tax payment deadline.
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Indiana Storm Victims Have an Extended IRS Tax Deadline
Indiana taxpayers impacted by recent severe storms have an extension of the April 18 deadline to file federal tax returns.
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Who is Required to File a Tax Return
taxes If you meet certain income requirements, you are required to file a federal tax return (or get an extension) by Tax Day. You could face penalties if you don't.
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Should You Wait to File Your Taxes This Year?
Tax Season The 2024 tax season is open, but should you wait to file taxes?
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Kiplinger's Tax Map for Retirees: About Our Methodology
Retirement Taxes Here's how we put together our retiree tax map and related state tax guides.
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