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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Wisconsin State Tax Guide
state tax State tax rates and rules for income, sales, property, fuel, cigarette, and other taxes that impact Wisconsin residents.
By Rocky Mengle • Last updated
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New Jersey State Tax Guide
state tax State tax rates and rules for income, sales, property, fuel, cigarette, and other taxes that impact New Jersey residents.
By Rocky Mengle • Last updated
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14 States That Won't Tax Your Pension
Tax Breaks Some states have pension exclusions with limitations based on age and/or income. But these states don't tax pension income at all, no matter how old you are or how much money you have.
By Rocky Mengle • Last updated
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18 States With Scary Death Taxes
inheritance Federal estate taxes are no longer a problem for all but the extremely wealthy, but several states have their own estate taxes and inheritance taxes that could still hit your heirs.
By Sandra Block • Last updated
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10 States With the Highest Sales Taxes
state tax When both state and local taxes are considered, you'll pay more sales tax when shopping in these states.
By Rocky Mengle • Last updated
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The 10 Most Tax-Friendly States for Middle-Class Families
state tax If you're thinking about changing jobs and moving to a different state, you could save big bucks by relocating to one of these states where the tax bite is light for middle-class families.
By Rocky Mengle • Last updated
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California State Tax Guide
state tax State tax rates and rules for income, sales, property, fuel, cigarette, and other taxes that impact California residents.
By Rocky Mengle • Last updated
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Save More for Retirement in 2023 Thanks to Higher IRA and 401(k) Contribution Limits
If you're saving for retirement, you can contribute a lot more to an IRA, 401(k), or other retirement account in 2023.
By Rocky Mengle • Published
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Social Security Tax Wage Base Jumps Nearly 9% for 2023
Wealthier Americans will have more Social Security taxes taken from their paychecks next year because more of their income will be subject to the tax.
By Rocky Mengle • Last updated