Kelley R. Taylor
With more than 20 years of experience as a corporate attorney and business journalist, Kelley R. Taylor has contributed to numerous national print and digital magazines on key issues spanning education, law, health, finance, and tax. Over the years, she has extensively covered major tax developments and changes, including the TCJA, pandemic-era tax changes in ARPA, the SECURE 2.0 Act, and the numerous clean energy tax credits in the Inflation Reduction Act. Kelley particularly enjoys translating complex information in ways that help empower people in their daily lives and work.
Before Kiplinger, Kelley worked on the Tax Analysts' Tax Notes Today Federal publication, where she focused on partnerships, carried interest, and high-net-worth individuals. She also spent time at the New York-based finance publication The Bond Buyer, where she covered the SEC and municipal bonds. Kelley also previously covered federal tax for the global professional services firm Ernst & Young, where she specialized in tax developments involving compensation and benefits and tax-exempt organizations. Her features have appeared in School Library Journal, Chicago Tribune, Richmond Times-Dispatch, INSIGHT into Diversity magazine, and Principal Leadership magazine, among other publications.
Kelley holds a B.A. in Psychology from William and Mary and a J.D. from Antonin Scalia Law School at George Mason University, and she has received two national awards for publication excellence.
Latest articles by Kelley R. Taylor
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States With Low and No Capital Gains Tax
Low-tax states including states with no capital gains tax are selling points for many people lately.
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'The Little Mermaid' and a Debt Ceiling Deal: Beyond Taxing
Beyond Taxing Column Disney’s 2023 'The Little Mermaid' and the debt ceiling deal have some things in common. One is you can’t always get what you want.
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94-Year-Old Prevails in Home Equity Supreme Court Case
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled that "home equity theft" violates the Constitution.
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Record-High HSA Limit Coming for 2024
The IRS says health savings account contribution amounts are going way up — almost 7% more — for 2024.
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Supreme Court: Yes, the IRS Can Secretly Obtain Your Bank Records
The Supreme Court has sided with the IRS in a case that involves owing the IRS money, taxpayer privacy, and notice.
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States Where You’ll Pay Less Income Tax in 2023
Many states have lowered personal income tax rates for this year. Do you live in one?
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Will an IRS Tax Prep Service Replace H&R Block or TurboTax?
A government-run tax preparation and filing service has some wondering if people will leave H&R Block and TurboTax and let the IRS do their taxes instead.
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Half of Mothers Have Little or No Retirement Savings
Mother’s Day comes and goes, but many moms face future financial insecurity because they have little or no retirement savings.
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Frequent Flyer Tax Could Raise Billions for Climate
Could taxing frequent flyers help combat global pollution? Some climate scientists say yes.
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TurboTax Settlement Checks Headed to 4.4 Million Customers
Millions of Intuit TurboTax users are receiving settlement checks in the mail. Here's what you need to know.
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2023 Georgia Tax Rebates Up to $500 Are Now Being Sent
Georgia has started sending special 2023 surplus tax refunds to eligible residents.
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Is Your Scholarship Tax-Free or Taxable?
Scholarships are generally tax-free if certain IRS and other requirements are met.
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Controversial Capital Gains Tax Upheld in Washington
The state’s historic long term capital gains tax is projected to bring in $1 billion over the next two years.
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Supreme Court Hears Property Tax Home Equity Dispute
Can a state pocket your surplus home equity while collecting past-due property tax?
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SECURE 2.0 Act Summary: New Retirement Plan Rules to Know
The SECURE 2.0 Act makes significant changes to retirement savings plans. Here's a summary of what you need to know.
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Supreme Court to Decide if IRS Can Secretly Obtain Bank Records
Among other high-profile issues, the Supreme Court is considering a case involving taxpayer privacy and the IRS.
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After Severe Storms, IRS Extends Tax Deadline for More States
Taxpayers impacted by storms and disasters in California, New York, Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, Arkansas, Tennessee, and Indiana have more time to file federal tax returns.
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IRS Says File Soon for $1.5 Billion in Unclaimed Tax Refunds
Unclaimed tax refunds from 2019 are waiting for millions of people who might not know it – but only if they file the pandemic-era tax return soon. Are you one of them?
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EV Tax Credit 2023: What's Changed and What's Ahead
Tax Breaks Rules for the EV tax credit continue to change for 2023, which is causing confusion for buyers and electric vehicle manufacturers.
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California Tax Deadline Extension: What You Need to Know
Some Californians have more time to file federal and state tax returns because of natural disasters.
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IRS Confirms Tax Fate of California Middle Class Refunds
Millions of Californians worried about paying tax on middle class tax refunds have an answer along with other tax deadline relief.
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IRS Says Some Stimulus Check Recipients Should File an Amended Tax Return
Some early filers who received state "stimulus" payments may need to file an amended tax return to possibly get a refund.
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IRS $80 Billion Plan Targets Taxpayer Compliance, Improved Service
The IRS unveiled its much-anticipated strategic operating plan detailing how the agency will spend $80 billion in funding allocated over 10 years under the Inflation Reduction Act.
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Arkansas Tax Deadline Extended After Severe Storms, Tornado
People directly impacted by the devastating Arkansas tornado and severe storms have more time to file their federal and state tax returns.
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