Kelley R. Taylor
With more than 20 years of experience as a corporate attorney and business journalist, Kelley R. Taylor has contributed to numerous national print and digital magazines on key issues spanning education, law, health, finance, and tax. Over the years, she has extensively covered major tax developments and changes, including the TCJA, pandemic-era tax changes in ARPA, the SECURE 2.0 Act, and the numerous clean energy tax credits in the Inflation Reduction Act. Kelley particularly enjoys translating complex information in ways that help empower people in their daily lives and work.
Before Kiplinger, Kelley worked on the Tax Analysts' Tax Notes Today Federal publication, where she focused on partnerships, carried interest, and high-net-worth individuals. She also spent time at the New York-based finance publication The Bond Buyer, where she covered the SEC and municipal bonds. Kelley also previously covered federal tax for the global professional services firm Ernst & Young, where she specialized in tax developments involving compensation and benefits and tax-exempt organizations. Her features have appeared in School Library Journal, Chicago Tribune, Richmond Times-Dispatch, INSIGHT into Diversity magazine, and Principal Leadership magazine, among other publications.
Kelley holds a B.A. in Psychology from William and Mary and a J.D. from Antonin Scalia Law School at George Mason University, and she has received two national awards for publication excellence.
Latest articles by Kelley R. Taylor
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Arkansas Tax Deadline Extended After Severe Storms, Tornado
People directly impacted by the devastating Arkansas tornado and severe storms have more time to file their federal and state tax returns.
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Mississippi Tax Deadline Extended After Tornado
People impacted by the devastating Mississippi tornado have more time to file their federal and state tax returns.
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Stricter Electric Vehicle Tax Credit Rules Begin April 18
New battery and critical mineral rules for the federal EV tax credit mean that very few EVs are currently eligible for the full $7,500 tax break.
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EV Charger Tax Credit 2023: What You Need to Know
The federal EV charger tax credit is back for 2023 with a few key changes to know.
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IRS: Don't Trust All Social Media Tax Tips
The IRS warns that not all social media tax advice should be trusted.
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IRS Tax Deadline Extended for Some New Yorkers
Some taxpayers in New York now have more time to file their federal tax returns since the IRS extended the tax deadline.
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Federal Electric Bike Tax Credit Would Offer up to $1,500
Lawmakers have proposed a bigger version of an e-bike bill that would provide a tax credit of up to $1,500 on some new electric bikes.
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IRS 1099-K Form: When You Might Get One From Venmo, PayPal, Others
New IRS 1099-K requirements for payment networks like Venmo, PayPal, Amazon, and Cash App will likely apply for 2023.
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Lawmakers Propose Tax Hikes to Combat Climate Change
Climate change is prompting some lawmakers to propose property tax hikes to fund mitigation efforts while scientists say that global warming could reach a critical level in less than a decade.
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Will You Pay Taxes on Your State Stimulus Check?
Millions of people who received state "stimulus" payments in 2022, have wondered whether the money will be taxed.
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Etsy, eBay, PayPal Want IRS 1099-K Relief for Online Sellers
Companies like ebay, Etsy, and PayPal want Congress to raise the new $600 reporting threshold for IRS Form1099-K to give relief to millions of sellers who use their sites.
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Is Your First RMD Due April 1?
An important required minimum distribution (RMD) deadline for some retirees is just around the corner.
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Biden Calls for Doubling of Capital Gains Tax Rate
President Biden wants to increase the capital gains tax rate and the Medicare tax rate to have wealthy people pay a “fairer” share of taxes.
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Powerball Jackpot Winner Will Pay Some Hefty Taxes
Lottery Taxes Whenever someone wins the Powerball jackpot, the federal government gets a chunk of the prize from taxes.
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Biden Wants a Wealth Tax: Should Billionaires Pay More?
Debate over how much tax billionaires and millionaires should pay is heating up given the wealth in the Biden budget.
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Pink Tax: What Does Price Discrimination Cost Women?
Now is a good time to revisit the “pink tax”—a form of price discrimination that’s banned in many states but costs women millions of dollars each year.
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Student Loan Forgiveness: When Will the Supreme Court Decide?
student loans Millions of people with student loans are wondering when, and what, the Supreme Court will decide on Biden's student loan forgiveness.
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Can You Opt Out of Student Loan Forgiveness?
A lawsuit initially caused the Department of Education to say that borrowers could opt out of President Biden’s student loan forgiveness plan. But will it matter after the Supreme Court weighs in?
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Educator Expense Tax Deduction is Higher for 2022
taxes Some educators can deduct more for classroom supplies because the educator expense deduction for out-of-pocket expenses is higher for the 2022 tax year.
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1099-K: What You Need to Know
Form 1099-K is used to report certain payment transactions. Here’s what to know about the form and what to do when you receive one.
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Could Some Massachusetts 62F Refunds Be Taxed?
The IRS has weighed in on the tax status of nearly $3 billion in Massachusetts 62F refunds issued in 2022.
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Did You Bet on the Super Bowl? Don't Forget the Taxes
The Super Bowl is done and fans are talking about the Chiefs and the ads, but don't forget the taxes if you bet on the big game.
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Tax Season 2023: What to Know Before You File
Tax season 2023 has begun, but there are some key things to know before you file.
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You Can Still File Your 2021 Massachusetts Return and Get a 62F Tax Refund
Massachusetts has distributed millions of tax refunds to eligible taxpayers—but you can still file your 2021 Massachusetts tax return to get your share.
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