Katelyn Washington
Katelyn has more than 6 years' experience working in tax and finance. While she specializes in tax content, Katelyn has also written for digital publications on topics including insurance, retirement, and financial planning and has had financial advice commissioned by national print publications. She believes that knowledge is the key to success and enjoys helping others reach their goals by providing content that educates and informs.
Before joining Kiplinger, Katelyn utilized her tax knowledge to assist users of Intuit TurboTax. She also was a regular contributor to the online personal finance community, FinanceBuzz, covering tax, retirement, personal finance, and career topics. Katelyn has also worked with hundreds of business owners as a journalist covering press releases for WorthPoint Corporation.
Katelyn holds a B.S. in Business from Capella University. She minored in Legal Studies with the intent of attending law school but discovered her true passions were finance and writing.
Latest articles by Katelyn Washington
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High Earners: Beware of These Illegal Schemes to Lower Taxes
Tax Schemes The IRS says high-income filers are targets for several illegal tax schemes.
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Tax Tips for Last-Minute Filers
Tax Filing Time is running out for most people to file taxes for 2023, but these tax tips could help you meet the deadline.
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What's Happening With the New Child Tax Credit?
Child Tax Credit The Senate hasn't passed the new child tax credit. Will it happen before the end of the filing season?
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How to Pay the IRS if You Owe Taxes
Tax Payments There are several ways to pay the IRS if you owe taxes, but just because you can pay taxes over time doesn’t always mean you should.
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Nine Tax Deadlines for April 15
Tax Deadlines Do you know about all the various tax deadlines that fall on Tax Day?
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15 States That Don't Tax Pension Income
Retirement Taxes There are some states that don't tax pension income regardless of your age or how much money you have.
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States With IRS Tax Deadline Extensions This Year
Tax Deadlines The IRS has extended tax deadlines in several states due to severe storms and natural disasters.
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Is California’s Minimum Wage Increase a Way to Collect More Taxes?
State Tax The California minimum wage increase for fast food workers could boost paychecks — and the state’s budget.
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Most Expensive States to Live in for Homeowners
Property Taxes High property tax bills make the places on this list the most expensive states for homeowners to live in.
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Don’t Miss This $2,500 Tax Break for Paying Your Student Loan
Tax Deductions Do you qualify for the student loan interest deduction this year?
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Child Tax Credit 2023: Who Qualifies and What It’s Worth
Tax Breaks How much will your child tax credit be for 2023?
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Oregon ‘Kicker’ Credit: File Soon to Claim Yours
State Tax Will you get an Oregon kicker rebate in 2024? Here’s how much money you can expect and how to claim it.
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Mega Millions After Taxes: How Much Will the Winner Get?
Lottery Taxes The $1.13 Mega Millions jackpot winner will take home much less than the advertised jackpot amount, thanks to taxes.
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NYC Lawsuit Could Cause Property Tax Hikes
Property Tax One possible solution to a New York City property tax lawsuit is to increase tax rates on high-value property.
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Why Your Tax Refund Could Be Higher This Year
Tax Refunds The average tax refund amount is higher this year than last filing season. How does yours compare?
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Non-Eligible HSA Expenses: When a Doctor’s Note Isn’t Enough
Health Savings It's easy to get confused about whether diet products, gym memberships, and fitness trackers are HSA-eligible items.
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Utah Tax Cut Will Save Most Taxpayers $2 or Less per Week
State Tax A recent Utah tax cut slashed the income tax rate for 2024, but high earners are expected to benefit the most.
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Where's My Refund? How to Track Your Tax Refund Status
Tax Refunds The IRS Where's My Refund tool lets you track the status of your tax refund. Here's what you need to know.
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13 States That Don't Tax Retirement Income
Retirement Taxes Here are the states that don’t tax retirement income. But that doesn’t mean you won’t pay state taxes on other types of earnings.
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How Much Richer Could You Be Without a Big Tax Refund?
Tax Refunds A big tax refund isn’t a reason to celebrate if you overpaid throughout the year. Here’s how much money your interest-free loan to the government could have cost you.
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IRS Issues Another Tax Warning for Wealthy, High Earners
Tax Enforcement Wealthy non-filers could pay more tax than they owe if the IRS files for them.
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When Are Taxes Due in 2024? Tax Deadlines by Month
Tax Deadlines Knowing all the tax deadlines for 2024 can help you avoid costly penalties.
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Worst States to Retire in 2024 if You Hate Paying Taxes
State Taxes Relatively high tax burdens make these places the worst states to retire in 2024.
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The 'Food Tax': Grocery Tax by State
State Tax Most states don't have a 'food tax.' But these 13 states still tax groceries.
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