Unit 4-Taxes Review

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The Federal government spends the most amount of tax money on...

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health

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All of the following are factors that impact the amount someone may pay in taxes EXCEPT... income, state, marital status, political party

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political party

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Which of the following is the largest source of income for the Federal government? payroll tax, corporate tax, property tax, income tax

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income tax

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Hope's employer deposits her paycheck directly into her checking account. How much would her employer have deposited into Hope's checking account on the most recent payday of 5/21/20?

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$284.79

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What was the TOTAL amount deducted from Hope's latest paycheck?

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$315.21

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Why should you complete a W-4 form any time you start a new job or change your tax status?

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Your W-4 determines how much Federal income tax money your employer should withhold.

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Which of the statements about the current U.S. tax system is TRUE? Options: Your friend tells you his marginal tax rate is 35%. That means that he pays 35% on all of his income. Everyone in the US who makes more than the minimum income requirement pays one flat tax rate. Our current system is described as a progressive system because it imposes higher rates on those who earn more. Our current system is described as a regressive system because it imposes higher rates on those who earn less.

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Our current system is described as a progressive system because it imposes higher rates on those who earn more.

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Which person should expect to receive a W-2 form from their employer by January 31, 2021? Options: Nancy, who has sold handcrafted vases online for the past 5 years; Henry, whose first job started on January 10, 2021; Sally, who did an unpaid internship in summer 2020 for a local newspaper; Sue, who has worked for the same department store for the last 15 years.

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Sue, who has worked for the same department store for the last 15 years.

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All of the following information should appear on your W-2 form EXCEPT...
Your name, address, and employer information
Your wages, tips, and compensation from that particular employer
The amount you paid during the last year for Medicare and Social Security

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Your interest earned on savings and investments

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What were Lily’s gross wages for this period?

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$14,450