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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Give Cash Now, Cut Your Estate Tax Later
taxes During this season of giving, take advantage of the annual gift tax exclusion before the year ends.
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W-4 Form: Extra Withholding, Exemptions, and Other Things Workers Need to Know
W-4 form Starting a new job? Want to boost your tax refund? Don't want to make estimated tax payments? Then you ought to get familiar with IRS Form W-4.
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Charitable Donation Tax Deductions: An Additional Reward for the Gift of Giving
Tax Breaks With a charitable tax deduction, you can donate to a good cause and cut your tax bill at the same time.
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11 Tips on How and When to File an Amended Tax Return
tax returns What to do if you discover a mistake on a previously filed tax return (and other reasons for filing an amended tax return).
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An RMD Deadline is Approaching Quickly – And Missing It Could Cost You Big Bucks
If you're age 72 or older, take your required minimum distribution now to avoid a big penalty or a double-dip next year.
By Rocky Mengle • Published
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How Snowbirds Can Establish Residency in Florida for Tax Purposes
retirement Snowbirds in the Sunshine State who want to avoid state income taxes in retirement must satisfy the Florida residency requirements.
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Taxes on Unemployment Benefits: A State-by-State Guide
state tax Don't be surprised by an unexpected state tax bill on your unemployment benefits. Know where unemployment compensation is taxable and where it isn't.
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12 States That Tax Social Security Benefits
social security You may have dreamed of a tax-free retirement, but if you live in one of these states, your Social Security benefits may be subject to state taxes.
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33 States with No Estate Taxes or Inheritance Taxes
retirement Even with the federal exemption from death taxes raised, retirees should pay more attention to estate taxes and inheritance taxes levied by states.
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