Kelley R. Taylor
With more than 20 years' experience as an in-house legal counsel 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. Kelley particularly enjoys translating complex information in ways that help empower people in their daily lives and work.
Before joining Kiplinger, Kelley wrote for the Tax Analysts publication Tax Notes Today Federal, and the New York-based finance publication The Bond Buyer. She also previously covered federal tax concerns for the global firm Ernst & Young. Her writing has regularly appeared in School Library Journal, 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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Student Loan Forgiveness Blocked For Now Due to Court Rulings
Biden's student loan debt forgiveness program is on hold until the U.S. Supreme Court can weigh in.
By Kelley R. Taylor • Published
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Wealth Taxes to Fund EVs Fails in California
California won't raise taxes on millionaires to fund clean energy initiatives involving electric vehicles.
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Some States Will Tax Student Loan Forgiveness
taxes You won’t pay federal income taxes on forgiven student loan debt, but there are some states that will or could tax your student loan forgiveness.
By Kelley R. Taylor • Last updated
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529 Plan Contribution Deadlines
Many states have year-end deadlines for making 529 college savings plan contributions.
By Kelley R. Taylor • Last updated
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You Can Still Claim $1,400 Stimulus Checks and 2021 Child Tax Credits
The IRS says that stimulus payments and 2021 child tax credits are still available for eligible individuals who haven’t received them.
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Biden's Student Loan Forgiveness: You Can Opt Out if You Want To
Following a student loan debt relief lawsuit, the Department of Education says that borrowers can opt out of President Biden’s student loan forgiveness plan.
By Kelley R. Taylor • Last updated
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401(k) Contribution Deadline
Year-end is the common deadline for making max 401(k) contributions that can increase your savings for retirement and help lower your tax bill.
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Student Loan Refunds Are Real, But You Might Not Be Eligible
student loans Since President Biden announced student loan debt relief, there has been a lot of talk about student loan refunds, which surprisingly have been around for a little while.
By Kelley R. Taylor • Last updated
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CVS Will Pay “Pink Tax” and Drop Prices on Period Products
CVS is taking a stand against the pink tax, tampon tax, and period poverty in twelve states where tampons and other menstrual products are more expensive.
By Kelley R. Taylor • Last updated