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Kemberley Washington is a certified public accountant (CPA) and tax journalist. She provides consumer-friendly tax tips for individuals and businesses. But her work goes beyond her tax articles. As a tax journalist, Kem has been instrumental in creating tax product reviews and online tax calculators.

In addition, she frequently appears as a financial news contributor for NBC’s WDSU broadcast to help individuals make informed tax decisions. Previously, she contributed to Good Morning America, Bl…

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Former IRS agent and tax journalist talks about filling in 2024

Former IRS agent and tax journalist talks about filling in 2024

Kemberley Washington, CPA and tax analyst, talks about must-know tax changes regarding child tax credits and …

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The IRS's First-Time Penalty Abatement: What It Is And How To Get It

The IRS's First-Time Penalty Abatement: What It Is And How To Get It

If the IRS has assessed a tax penalty on your account for the first time, don't panic. You may qualify for a …

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How You Can Cash In On The Electric Vehicle Tax Credit

How You Can Cash In On The Electric Vehicle Tax Credit

The clean vehicle tax credit-often called the electric vehicle or EV tax credit-has recently been turbocharge…

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How Is Cryptocurrency Taxed?

How Is Cryptocurrency Taxed?

If you own cryptocurrency, like bitcoin or ethereum, you need to understand how it impacts your tax liability…

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If The Supreme Court Lets Biden Forgive Your Student Loan Debt, Will You Owe Taxes?

If The Supreme Court Lets Biden Forgive Your Student Loan Debt, Will You Owe Taxes?

President Joe Biden's plan for widespread student debt relief is now in the hands of the U.S. Supreme Court. …

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File your taxes on time. Here's what you should know about your refund : Life Kit

File your taxes on time. Here's what you should know about your refund : Life Kit

It's tax season (insert collective groan here). But don't worry: in this episode of Life Kit, CPA and tax ana…

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4 ways to file your taxes for free in 2026

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The tax deadline will be here before you know it. The good news is that there are a few different options to file your taxes for free in 2026 and many of them offer guided support to make sure you file your return accurately.Unfortunately, while there were five options for filing for free last year, this year that number has dropped to four. Thats because a popular free tax-filing program sponsored by the IRS, called Direct File, was cancelled by the Trump administration.
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4 ways to file your taxes for free in 2026

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4 ways to file your taxes for free in 2026

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4 ways to file your taxes for free in 2026 by Kemberley Washington, CPA Thu, January 15, 2026 at 9:38 PM
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What was your first job as a journalist?

I am forever grateful for the The New Orleans Tribune. I obtained my first freelance project with the news outlet and it was up from there!

Have you ever used a typewriter?

Yes! I took a typing class in high school!

What tools and software do you use to do your job?

WordPress, Social Media, SEO, Editing Software, Video Apps
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