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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Tax Relief for Hurricane Ida Victims Extended to Feb. 15
Tax Breaks People and businesses in Connecticut, Louisiana, Mississippi, New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania impacted by Hurricane Ida get more time to file and pay certain federal taxes.
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Tax Deadlines Extended for Tennessee Flood Victims
Tax Deadline Residents and businesses impacted by the recent storms and flooding in Tennessee get more time to file and pay certain federal taxes.
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Tax Relief Available for California Wildfire Victims
Tax Breaks Following FEMA's recent disaster declaration, residents and businesses impacted by the California wildfires get more time to file and pay taxes.
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I Have Shared Custody of My Child: Should I Get Monthly Child Tax Credit Payments?
Tax Breaks Which parent receives monthly child tax credit payments depends on your most recent tax return. Plus, some parents who are receiving payments should opt-out of them.
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How to Change Your Address for Monthly Child Tax Credit Payments
Tax Breaks If you're receiving paper checks in the mail for your child tax credit payment, you can use the IRS's online portal to update your address.
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Child Tax Credit Payment Schedule for 2021
Tax Breaks The IRS sent six monthly child tax credit payments in 2021. Will they send any more in 2022?
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Child Tax Credit Payment: Some Parents to Receive Paper Checks Instead of Direct Deposit Payments
Tax Breaks Families who received their July child tax credit payment by direct deposit might get their August payment by mail.
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The Financial Effects of Losing a Spouse
Financial Planning Even amid grief, it's important to reassess your finances. With the loss of your spouse's income, you may find yourself in a lower tax bracket or that you qualify for new deductions or credits.
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Will You Have to Pay Back Your Child Tax Credit Payments?
Tax Breaks If you got too much in monthly child tax credit payments last year, you might have to repay some (or all) of the money when you file your tax return this year.
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Should You Be Getting Monthly Payments for Your Kids? Check the IRS's Child Tax Credit Portal
Tax Breaks The IRS has an online tool that will help you track and manage your monthly child tax credit payments (although it's not fully functional yet).
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Who's Not Eligible for Child Tax Credit Payments (It May Explain Why You're Not Getting Them)
Tax Breaks The IRS has sent two rounds of child tax credit payments so far. Here's why some families haven't received any monthly payments.
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How and When to Opt-Out of Monthly Child Tax Credit Payments
Tax Breaks If you want to stop advance payments of the 2021 child tax credit, you can opt-out using the IRS's online portal before the monthly deadline.
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8 Ways You Might Be Cheating on Your Taxes
taxes Don't cross the line when it comes to your taxes. Avoid these common traps that can get you in hot water with the IRS.
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IRS Extends Tax Deadlines for Louisiana Storm Victims
Tax Breaks Following FEMA's recent disaster declaration for severe storms and flooding Louisiana, impacted taxpayers get more time to file and pay certain federal taxes.
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IRS Extends Tax Deadlines for West Virginia Storm Victims
Tax Breaks Following FEMA's recent disaster declaration for severe storms and flooding in the Mountain State, impacted taxpayers get more time to file and pay certain federal taxes.
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Child Tax Credit 2021: How to Get Monthly Payments if You Don't File Tax Returns
Tax Breaks Not everyone is required to file a tax return. But don't let that stop you from getting monthly child credit payments of up to $300 per child.
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Stimulus Check Update: Hopes for a Fourth Stimulus Check Are Still Alive
Coronavirus and Your Money Over 80 Democratic lawmakers have asked President Biden for more stimulus payments, and the president hasn't said "no" yet. But what are the real chances of seeing a fourth stimulus check?
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IRS Gives Truckers a Tax Break in Response to the Colonial Pipeline Shutdown
Tax Breaks The tax penalty for using dyed diesel fuel for highway use is temporarily suspended.
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Caregivers Should Consider These Tax Breaks
taxes Caring for a spouse or a parent can be stressful emotionally and financially, but there are a number of tax breaks that you could benefit from.
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Families with Dependent Care FSAs Get Good News from the IRS
Tax Breaks You'll still get a tax break if you carried over unused amounts from your dependent care flexible spending account from 2020 to 2021.
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3 Reasons Not to Fear the Biden Tax Hikes
Politics A lot of people are getting all worked up over President Biden's plan to raise taxes. Here are some reasons to chill.
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IRS Extends Tax Deadlines for Alabama, Kentucky and Tennessee Storm Victims
Tax Breaks Following FEMA's recent disaster declarations for severe storms in Alabama, Kentucky and Tennessee, victims of the storms in those states get more time to file and pay taxes.
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7 Ways Biden Plans to Tax the Rich (And Maybe Some Not-So-Rich People)
Politics How would wealthier Americans pay more in taxes under President Biden's American Families Plan? Let us count the ways.
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More Monthly Child Credit Payments, Higher Child Care Credit, and Other Tax Breaks in Biden's Latest Plan
Tax Breaks President Biden's American Families Plan extends several popular tax credits that benefit low-income and middle-class families.
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