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 holds 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's the Recovery Rebate Credit?
Tax Breaks If you didn't get a third stimulus check, or you didn't get the full amount, you may be able to claim the recovery rebate credit on your 2021 tax return to make up the difference.
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Where's My Stimulus Check? The IRS's "Get My Payment" Tool is No Longer Available
Coronavirus and Your Money Although the IRS has taken down its online tool for tracking stimulus checks, there are other ways to get stimulus check information.
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Third Stimulus Check Calculator
See how much your third stimulus check should have been using this handy tool.
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HSA Contribution Limits and Other Requirements for 2022 and 2023
health savings accounts If you're covering health care costs with an HSA, contribution limits and other requirements that are adjusted for inflation each year must be satisfied.
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Tax Withholding Changes Can Boost Your Paycheck Now and Avoid Penalties Later
There's still time to submit a new Form W-4 to change your tax withholding for the rest of the year.
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Hurricane Ian Victims in the Carolinas Get Tax Help from IRS
Taxpayers in North and South Carolina impacted by Hurricane Ian qualify for extended tax due dates, deductions for hurricane-related losses, and more.
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2022 Tax Calendar: Important Tax Due Dates and Deadlines
tax deadline Know the tax deadlines that apply to you, so you don't get hit with IRS penalties or miss out on a valuable tax break.
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6 RMD Changes We Could See This Year
Making Your Money Last Congress is considering two bills that would make major changes to required minimum distributions. Could your RMDs be affected?
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Reminder: The Penalty Tax Refund Deadline Is This Week
Tax Breaks People hit with late-filing penalties during the pandemic could be getting a tax refund from the IRS – if they act now.
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Alaska Natural Disaster Victims Get Tax Relief from IRS
Upcoming tax filing and payment deadlines are extended for residents and businesses impacted by the recent storm, flooding and landslides in Alaska.
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Hurricane Fiona: Tax Relief Available for Puerto Rico Victims
Tax Breaks FEMA's recent disaster declaration opens the door for extended federal tax filing and payment deadlines for victims of Hurricane Fiona in Puerto Rico.
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Reminder: Estimated Tax Payments Are Due Today
tax deadline The deadline for submitting your third estimated tax payment for 2022 is here, so get your payments in before it's too late.
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Big Changes to the Saver's Credit Could Be on the Way
Tax Breaks Congress is considering legislation that would turn the Saver's Credit into a government match to your retirement plan contributions.
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Arizona Storm Victims Get More Time to Pay Taxes
Tax Breaks Certain tax filing and payment deadlines are extended for residents and businesses impacted by the recent severe storms in Arizona.
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Mississippi Water Crisis Victims Get Tax Relief from IRS
Tax Breaks Upcoming tax filing and payment deadlines are extended for residents and businesses impacted by the Mississippi water crisis.
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Tax Due Dates Pushed Back for Missouri Storm and Flood Victims
Tax Breaks The IRS is extending tax filing and payment deadlines for taxpayers affected by the recent storms and flooding in Missouri.
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Inflation Reduction Act Boosts Obamacare Tax Credit
Tax Breaks Enhancements to the premium tax credit are extended for three more years under the Inflation Reduction Act.
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Tax Relief Available for Kentucky Storm and Flood Victims
Tax Breaks Upcoming tax filing and payment deadlines are extended for residents and businesses impacted by the Kentucky storms and flooding that started in July.
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Don't Make These Common IRA Mistakes
IRAs IRA expert Ed Slott walks us through common IRA mistakes and missed opportunities that you can avoid.
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Tax Deadlines Extended for Victims of Storms, Tornadoes and Flooding in Oklahoma
Tax Breaks FEMA's recent disaster declaration opens the door for extended federal tax filing and payment deadlines for victims of the May storms, tornadoes, and flooding in Oklahoma.
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Montana Storm and Flooding Victims Get More Time to Pay Taxes
Tax Breaks Certain tax filing and payment deadlines are extended for residents and businesses impacted by the Montana severe storms and flooding that started in June.
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Retirees, Make These Midyear Moves to Cut Next Year's Tax Bill
Tax Breaks Save money next April by making these six hot-as-July tax moves.
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Abortion and Taxes: What Happens Now Without Roe v. Wade?
Women & Money See how abortion-related medical expense deductions, HSA and FSA payments, employer-provided travel, and charitable contributions will be handled now that Roe v. Wade has been overturned.
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IRS Increases Mileage Rates Because of High Gas Prices
Tax Breaks The higher mileage rates, which are used to calculate certain tax deductions for business and other uses of a car, took effect on July 1.
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