9.5 How to File Your Taxes

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Mathematics

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9th - 12th Grade

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Easy

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CCSS

RI.11-12.7, 8.F.B.4, RI.9-10.7

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THERESA DEACON

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14 Slides • 12 Questions

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25% of people reported filing their federal taxes for free. Do you think this number should be higher? Lower? Or does it seem about right? Explain your answer.

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What are the pros and cons of each method for preparing your taxes?
1. Old Fashion paper filing
2. Tax preparation websites
3. Hiring a tax professional:

Tip: The video lists the pros of all three options but only lists cons for paper filing. You will have to brainstorm cons for the other two options on your own.

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Open Ended

Which option would you choose to prepare your taxes? Explain why.

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Multiple Choice

All of the following people should receive W-2 forms EXCEPT…

Edgar, who works 10 hours/week cleaning pools for $15/hour at WeCleanPools

Melinda, who works 40 hours/week at a local ice cream shop during the summer

Marcus, who is on salary as a sales representative at a shoe store, working full-time

Serena, who is a freelance wedding photographer

Multiple Select

What are two important items detailed in your W-2 form? (select two correct answers)

Wages, tips, and other compensation

Number of dependents you will claim

Federal and state taxes withheld from your earnings

Additional money you want withheld from your paycheck

Multiple Choice

When should you receive your W-2 form from your employer?

Attached to every pay stub

By January 1

By January 31

By April 15

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What is the state income tax rate in the state you live?

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Open Ended

Which states have no income taxes at all?

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Open Ended

What is the difference between a flat tax rate and progressive tax rate?

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Multiple Choice

If you’re looking to pay as little as possible to file your taxes BUT you’re worried about making mistakes, which tax preparation method would be your best option?

Do-it-yourself paper filing

Online tax preparation service

Hiring a tax professional

Requesting the IRS complete your taxes for you

Multiple Choice

All of the following are found on a W-2 form EXCEPT…

Wages, tips, and other compensation

Federal and state taxes withheld

Sales taxes paid

FICA taxes withheld

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the term for a tax rate that increases at higher levels of income?

FICA tax

Sales tax

Flat tax

Progressive tax

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