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 holds 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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What Happens if You Missed the Tax Deadline?
tax deadline If you owe the IRS money, filing your tax return late (or never) can cost you penalties and interest.
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What Time Was the Tax Deadline?
tax deadline If you like to wait until the last possible minute to file your tax return, you should at least know how much time you have.
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The HSA Contributions Deadline Hasn't Passed Yet, So There's Still Time to Reduce Your Tax Bill
The HSA contributions deadline for 2022 is fast approaching, but you still have time to contribute and potentially reduce your tax liability.
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"Tax Preparers Near Me"? There's a Better Way to Find a Tax Professional
taxes Here are some tips for weeding out tax preparers that aren't legit and finding the best tax professionals in your area.
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9 Tax Deadlines for April 18
tax deadline Between requesting a tax extension, making IRA or HSA contributions, and meeting other tax deadlines, there's more to do on Tax Day than just filing your federal income tax return.
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Pros and Cons of Getting a Tax Extension
tax deadline It's easy to extend your tax return deadline to October by requesting a tax extension…but should you?
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Washington State Tax Guide
state tax State tax rates and rules for income, sales, property, fuel, cigarette, and other taxes that impact Washington residents.
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Tax Day 2023: When is the Last Day to File Your Taxes?
tax deadline Tax Day for most people is today — April 18. This is when federal income tax returns are due. But some people have some extra time to file. Are you one of them?
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Need More Time to File Your Taxes? Here's How to Get an Extension
tax deadline If you can't wrap up your federal tax return by the annual deadline, it's easy to buy yourself more time by filing a tax extension.
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