Rocky Mengle
As Senior Tax Editor for Kiplinger from October 2018 to January 2023, Rocky spent most of his time writing and editing federal and state tax content for Kiplinger.com. He also contributed to Kiplinger's Retirement Report and The Kiplinger Tax Letter.
Rocky has more than 20 years of experience covering tax developments. Before coming to Kiplinger, he was a Senior Writer/Analyst for Wolters Kluwer Tax & Accounting, where he concentrated on state and local taxes. In that role, he managed a portfolio of print and digital state income tax research products, led the development of various new print and online products, authored white papers and other special publications, coordinated with authors of a state tax treatise, and acted as media contact for the state income tax group (where he was quoted as an expert by USA Today, Forbes, U.S. News & World Report, Reuters, Accounting Today, and other media outlets). Before that, Rocky was an Executive Editor at Kleinrock Publishing, which provided tax research products to tax professionals. At Kleinrock, he directed the development, maintenance, and enhancement of all state tax and payroll law publications, including electronic research products, monthly newsletters, and handbooks.
Rocky has a Juris Doctor degree from the University of Connecticut School of Law and a B.A. in History from Salisbury University in Salisbury, Md.
Latest articles by Rocky Mengle
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New RMD Rules: Starting Age, Penalties, Roth 401(k)s, and More
Making Your Money Last The SECURE 2.0 Act makes major changes to the required minimum distribution rules.
By Rocky Mengle • Published
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IRS Delays New Form 1099-K Rules on Payments From Venmo, PayPal, and Other Apps
After facing considerable backlash, the IRS is now treating 2022 as a "transition period" for the $600 threshold for sending 1099-K forms.
By Rocky Mengle • Published
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10 Least Tax-Friendly States for Retirees
retirement Retirees in these states are likely to have a higher overall state and local tax burden than retirees in other states.
By Rocky Mengle • Last updated
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10 Most Tax-Friendly States for Retirees
retirement If you live in one of these tax-friendly states for retirees, your retirement savings could last longer.
By Rocky Mengle • Last updated
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Most-Overlooked Tax Breaks When Filing Taxes After Divorce
Divorce Filing taxes after a divorce can add to an already long list of challenges. But there are some tax breaks that might help ease the transition.
By Rocky Mengle • Last updated
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States Sending Stimulus Checks in December 2022
Residents in these states could get an additional holiday gift this month in the form of a state "stimulus" payment.
By Rocky Mengle • Last updated
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State-by-State Guide to Taxes on Retirees
retirement See how each state treats retirees when it comes to income, sales, property, and other taxes.
By Rocky Mengle • Last updated
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Kiplinger's Tax Map for Retirees: About Our Methodology
retirement Here's how we put together our Retiree Tax Map and related content.
By Rocky Mengle • Last updated
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Most-Overlooked Tax Breaks for Seniors and Retirees
Tax Breaks Unfortunately, seniors over age 65 often miss tax-saving opportunities that are available to them. Don't let that happen to you.
By Rocky Mengle • Last updated