Kelley R. Taylor
As the senior tax editor at Kiplinger.com, Kelley R. Taylor simplifies federal and state tax information, news, and developments to help empower readers. Kelley has over two decades of experience advising on and covering education, law, finance, and tax as a corporate attorney and business journalist.
Before joining Kiplinger, Kelley wrote for Tax Notes Today (a Tax Analysts publication), where she focused on partnerships, carried interest, and high-net-worth individuals. While working as an attorney, she focused on tax developments involving compensation and benefits and tax-exempt organizations at the global professional services firm Ernst & Young (EY).
Kelley's writing has been featured on numerous sites and publications including School Library Journal, Chicago Tribune, Yahoo Finance, Richmond Times-Dispatch, CPA Practice Advisor, INSIGHT into Diversity magazine, Nasdaq, and Principal Leadership magazine. She holds a B.A. from William and Mary and a J.D. from George Mason University School of Law, and her work has been recognized with two national awards for publication excellence.
Latest articles by Kelley R. Taylor
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Capital Gains Tax Exclusion for Homeowners: What to Know
Tax Breaks The IRS capital gains home sale exclusion can be a valuable tax-saving tool if you are eligible.
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Is an Annuity Worth It? Tax Pros and Cons
Retirement Knowing how an annuity might impact your tax situation can be confusing. Here are some advantages and downsides to consider.
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IRS Solar Tax Credit Payouts Soar as Scams Target Homeowners
Clean Energy Clean energy tax credits are paying off for many, but experts warn of increasing scams.
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What's the 2024 Standard Deduction?
Tax Breaks Most people claim the standard deduction on their federal tax return instead of itemizing deductions. How much can you claim?
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Do You Stop Paying Taxes on Social Security at a Certain Age?
Social Security There’s some confusion over whether you can escape taxes on Social Security benefits based on age.
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Capital Gains in Retirement: Managing RMDs, Taxes, Social Security and Medicare
Capital Gains Capital gains tax can significantly impact your funds and financial planning for retirement.
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Six New Tax Credits in Harris' Economic Plan: What to Know
Election 2024 Democratic nominee, Vice President Kamala Harris has proposed several tax breaks.
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Inherited an IRA? Five Things Every Beneficiary Should Know
Inherited IRA Inherited IRA distribution rules have changed in ways that can significantly impact your taxes and tax strategy.
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What Would a Government Shutdown Do to the IRS?
IRS With a government shutdown looming, some wonder how IRS operations will be affected.
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SALT Deduction: Three Things to Know Now Given the Election
Tax Deductions Changes to the state and local tax deduction and the looming TCJA expiration have brought this tax break into the spotlight.
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Project 2025 Tax Overhaul Blueprint: What You Need to Know
Tax Proposals Some people wonder what Project 2025 is and what it suggests for taxes.
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Who Does the IRS Audit the Most?
Audits The IRS has a $400K audit directive problem. Here’s what you need to know.
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What’s Happening With Taxes on Overtime Pay?
Income Tax Donald Trump’s latest idea to eliminate overtime tax has ignited chatter.
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Colorado State Tax Guide
State Tax State tax rates and rules for income, sales, property, gas, cigarette, and other taxes that impact Colorado residents.
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Kamala Harris Calls for 28% Capital Gains Tax, Diverging from Higher Biden Rate
Capital Gains Capital gains tax rates are an important issue for some voters in the upcoming November election.
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Pink Tax: What Does Price Discrimination Cost Women?
Sales Tax The 'pink tax' is a form of price discrimination banned in many states that still costs women millions each year.
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TaxAct Class Action Settlement: Claims Deadline Coming Soon
Tax Filing A multimillion-dollar settlement over alleged data privacy violations affects some TaxAct users.
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EV Charger Tax Credit: What You Need to Know
Tax Credits The federal EV charger tax credit is back with a few key changes to know.
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Kamala Harris Golf Tax and Unrealized Gains? What You Really Need to Know
Election 2024 There's a lot of social media talk about capital gains taxes and a golf tax. How much is real?
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Biden Calls for Doubling Capital Gains Tax
The White House President Biden wanted to increase taxes to have the wealthy pay a “fairer” share. Will VP Kamala Harris follow?
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How Many Retirement ‘Tax Buckets’ Do You Have?
Retirement Diversifying retirement account types can lead to more significant and flexible tax benefits.
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Michigan State Tax Guide 2024
State Tax State tax rates and rules for income, sales, property, fuel, cigarette, and other taxes that impact Michigan residents.
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Connecticut Tax-Free Week 2024
Sales Tax Connecticut’s week-long sales tax holiday has arrived. Here’s what you can buy tax-free.
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Kamala Harris Child Tax Credit Proposal: What to Know
Tax Credits Some wonder what could happen to the child tax credit under a potential Harris administration.
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