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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What Are the Income Tax Brackets for 2022 vs. 2023?
tax brackets Depending on your taxable income, you can end up in one of seven different federal income tax brackets – each with its own marginal tax rate.
By Rocky Mengle • Last updated
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State "Stimulus Checks" in 2022 – Eligibility, Amounts and Timetables
To help counter high inflation, pandemic woes and other financial hardships, some states are sending tax rebate "stimulus" checks or other payments to residents.
By Rocky Mengle • Last updated
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7 Overlooked Tax Deductions and Credits for the Self-Employed
Tax Breaks If you've recently gone into business for yourself, don't miss these tax breaks for the self-employed.
By Rocky Mengle • Last updated
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10 Least Tax-Friendly States for Middle-Class Families
state tax It can cost your family thousands of dollars each year if you end up in one of the worst states for taxes after a move.
By David Muhlbaum • Published
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Is There a Gas Tax Holiday in Your State?
Tax Breaks One way for states to bring down the price of gasoline is to suspend their gas tax.
By Rocky Mengle • Last updated
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Illinois Tax Rebates (a.k.a., Illinois Stimulus Checks) Are Still Being Sent
If you haven't received your Illinois tax rebate yet, you can track the status of your payment online.
By Rocky Mengle • Last updated
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New York Stimulus Checks Helped Homeowners and Families in 2022
If you're a homeowner, parent or worker in New York, you may have qualified for a state "stimulus check" in 2022.
By Rocky Mengle • Last updated
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10 Most Tax-Friendly States for Middle-Class Families
state tax If a move from one state to another is in your future, you could save big bucks by relocating to one of these states where the tax bite is light for middle-class families.
By David Muhlbaum • Published
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Kiplinger's Tax Map for Middle-Class Families: About Our Methodology
state tax The research behind our judgments.
By David Muhlbaum • Published