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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Hawaii Tax Guide
State Tax Explore Hawaii's state tax rates for income, sales, property, retirement, and more. Learn how Hawaii compares nationwide.
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11 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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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 and how it can impact your tax liability.
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Do You Have to File Taxes This Year?
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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Arkansas Tax Guide
State Tax Explore Arkansas's state tax rates for income, sales, property, retirement, and more. Learn how Arkansas compares nationwide.
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Is Unemployment Taxable? A State-by-State Guide
State Tax The federal government taxes unemployment benefits. But is unemployment taxable in your state?
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Wisconsin Tax Guide
State Tax Explore Wisconsin's state tax rates for income, sales, property, retirement and more. Learn how Wisconsin compares nationwide.
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Louisiana Tax Guide
State Tax Explore Louisiana's state tax rates for income, sales, property, retirement, and more. Learn how Louisiana compares nationwide.
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Rhode Island Tax Guide
State Tax Explore Rhode Island's state tax rates for income, sales, property, retirement, and more. Learn how Rhode Island compares nationwide.
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Maine Tax Guide
State Tax Explore Maine's state tax rates for income, sales, property, retirement, and more. Learn how Maine compares nationwide.
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10 Least Tax-Friendly States for Middle-Class Families
State Tax Here’s what living in one of the least tax-friendly states for middle-class families costs residents.
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Low-Tax States for 'Middle-Class' Families in 2026
State Tax Here are the best states for families with middle incomes (due to low tax burdens).
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Most Expensive States to Live in for Homeowners
Property Tax High property tax bills make the places on this list the most expensive states for homeowners to live in.
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Hobby Income Tax: What It Is and How It Affects You
Income Tax Hobby income and expenses aren't reported to the IRS the way business income and expenses are. Here's how to tell what type of income you have.
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Oklahoma Tax Guide
State Tax Explore Oklahoma's state tax rates for income, sales, property, retirement, and more. Learn how Oklahoma compares nationwide.
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North Dakota Tax Guide
State Tax Explore North Dakota's state tax rates for income, sales, property, retirement, and more. Learn how North Dakota compares nationwide.
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New York Tax Guide
State Tax Explore New York's state tax rates for income, sales, property, retirement, and more. Learn how New York compares nationwide.
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Most Expensive States for Retired Military Service Members
Retirement Veterans can keep more of their military retirement pay by avoiding these high-taxed, most expensive states for retired service members.
By Katelyn Washington
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Texas Tax Guide
State Tax Explore Texas's state tax rates for income, sales, property, retirement, and more. Learn how Texas compares nationwide.
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New Mexico Tax Guide
State Tax Explore New Mexico's state tax rates for income, sales, property, retirement, and more. Learn how New Mexico compares nationwide.
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Property Tax Cap: Does Your State Have One?
Property Tax Does your state have a property tax cap? Here’s what you need to know about increasing tax bills in all 50 states.
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Mega Millions After Taxes: How Much Will the Winner Get?
Lottery Taxes A Mega Millions jackpot winner will take home much less than the advertised jackpot amount, thanks to taxes.
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Alaska Tax Guide 2026
State Tax Explore Alaska's state tax rates for income, sales, property, retirement, and more. Learn how Alaska compares nationwide.
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How to Pay the IRS if You Owe Taxes
IRS There are several ways to pay the IRS if you owe, but just because you can pay taxes over time doesn’t always mean you should.
By Katelyn Washington
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