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 "Trump tax cuts" (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' publication Tax Notes Today Federal, 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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Frequent Flyer Tax Could Raise Billions for Climate
Could taxing frequent flyers help combat global pollution? Some climate scientists say yes.
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TurboTax Settlement Checks Headed to 4.4 Million Customers
Millions of Intuit TurboTax users will begin receiving settlement checks in the mail this week. Here's what you need to know.
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2023 Georgia Tax Rebates Up to $500 Are Now Being Sent
Georgia has started sending special 2023 surplus tax refunds to eligible residents.
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Is Your Scholarship Tax-Free or Taxable?
Scholarships are generally tax-free if certain IRS and other requirements are met.
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Controversial Capital Gains Tax Upheld in Washington
The state’s historic long term capital gains tax is projected to bring in $1 billion over the next two years.
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Supreme Court Hears Property Tax Home Equity Dispute
Can a state pocket your surplus home equity while collecting past-due property tax?
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SECURE 2.0 Act Summary: New Retirement Plan Rules to Know
The SECURE 2.0 Act makes significant changes to retirement savings plans. Here's a summary of what you need to know.
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Supreme Court to Decide if IRS Can Secretly Obtain Bank Records
Among other high-profile issues, the Supreme Court is considering a case involving taxpayer privacy and the IRS.
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After Severe Storms, IRS Extends Tax Deadline for More States
Taxpayers impacted by storms and disasters in California, New York, Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, Arkansas, Tennessee, and Indiana have more time to file federal tax returns.
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IRS Says File Soon 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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EV Tax Credit 2023: New Rules and Which Vehicles Are Eligible
Tax Breaks Rules for the EV tax credit continue to change for 2023, which is causing confusion for buyers and electric vehicle manufacturers.
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California Tax Deadline Extension: What You Need to Know
Some Californians have more time to file federal and state tax returns because of natural disasters.
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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 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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