Kelley R. Taylor
As the senior tax editor at Kiplinger.com, Kelley R. Taylor simplifies federal and state tax information, news, and developments to help empower readers. Kelley has over two decades of experience advising on and covering education, law, finance, and tax as a corporate attorney and business journalist.
Before joining Kiplinger, Kelley wrote for Tax Notes Today Federal (a Tax Analysts publication), where she focused on partnerships, carried interest, and high-net-worth individuals. While working as an attorney, she specialized in tax developments involving compensation and benefits and tax-exempt organizations at the global professional services firm Ernst & Young (EY).
Kelley's writing has been featured on numerous sites and publications including School Library Journal, Chicago Tribune, Yahoo Finance, Richmond Times-Dispatch, CPA Practice Advisor, INSIGHT into Diversity magazine, Nasdaq, and Principal Leadership magazine. She holds a B.A. in Psychology from William and Mary and a J.D. from Antonin Scalia Law School at George Mason University. Her work has been recognized with two national awards for publication excellence.
Latest articles by Kelley R. Taylor
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IRS Says File By July 17 for $1.5 Billion in Unclaimed Tax Refunds
Unclaimed tax refunds from 2019 are waiting for millions of people who might not know it – but only if they file the pandemic-era tax return soon. Are you one of them?
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IRS Confirms Tax Fate of California Middle Class Refunds
Millions of Californians worried about paying tax on middle class tax refunds have an answer along with other tax deadline relief.
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IRS Says Some Stimulus Check Recipients Should File an Amended Tax Return
Some early filers who received state "stimulus" payments may need to file an amended tax return to possibly get a refund.
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IRS $80 Billion Plan Targets Taxpayer Compliance, Improved Service
The IRS unveiled its much-anticipated strategic operating plan detailing how the agency will spend $80 billion in funding allocated over 10 years under the Inflation Reduction Act.
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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 Began 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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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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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
Income Tax Companies like eBay, Etsy, and PayPal want Congress to raise the $600 reporting threshold for IRS Form 1099-K to give relief to millions of sellers who use their sites.
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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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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
Sports Betting 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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Taxes 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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Massachusetts 62F Tax Refunds: What You Need to Know
Tax Refunds Massachusetts has distributed millions of tax refunds to eligible taxpayers due to a massive revenue surplus.
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IRS: Some Virginia 2022 Tax Rebates Aren't Taxable
Virginia 2022 tax “stimulus” rebates — many eligible Virginians have received a rebate of up to $500 for 2022. Are those payments taxable?
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Is Your Favorite SUV EV Eligible for a Tax Credit?
The SUV that you thought wasn't eligible for the electric vehicle tax credit before, might now qualify.
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Does the IRS Audit Some Taxpayers More Than Others?
A study of IRS audits, from Stanford University researchers and the U.S. Treasury Department, looked at whether some taxpayers are audited more than others.
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The IRS Issued 12 Million Tax Refunds for 2020: Here's Why
An unemployment tax break caused the IRS to issue $14.8 billion in tax refunds.
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Are 87,000 New IRS Agents Coming for Your Tax Dollars?
taxes $80 billion in funding for the IRS has some people worrying about new IRS agents and audits.
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