Taxes - Unit Test

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Mandatory government spending includes which of the following? Infrastructure and science, Social Security and Medicare, Healthcare and military, Education and agriculture

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Social Security and Medicare

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What does the term "withholding" mean in reference to your paycheck?

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How much is being taken out of your paycheck for things like taxes, employer sponsored health insurance, and retirement

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When do you start paying income taxes?

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When you make more than the minimum income requirement

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Why is it important to be extremely careful when completing your 1040 form?

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The 1040 form determines whether you owe additional taxes or are entitled to receive a refund from the government.

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If your only income is salary paid by your employer, which of these statements about filing your taxes is true? Options: You need to file your tax return by the end of the calendar year (typically December 31st), If your employer takes out federal income taxes through payroll withholdings, you do not need to file a tax return, You must file your tax return by the deadline (typically April 15th of the following year) or request an extension by that date, You do not need to pay any income taxes until April 15th, so you should ask your company to wait until after that date to withhold any money

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You must file your tax return by the deadline (typically April 15th of the following year) or request an extension by that date.

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Which form will determine how much money is withheld from your paycheck for taxes? Options: W-4, W-2, I-9, 1040

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W-4

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Which of the following paycheck withholdings puts money into a retirement investment fund that you will manage?
Options: Social Security, Medicare, 401(k) contribution, Federal income taxes

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401(k) contribution

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When determining whether you NEED to file a federal tax return, each of these questions matters EXCEPT… How much income did you earn this year?, What type of income did you earn this year?, What state do you live in?, Are you claimed as a dependent on anyone else's tax return?

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What state do you live in?

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What is Juanita's approximate net pay if she earns $12/hour for 50 hours a month with withholdings of Social Security (6.2%), Medicare (1.45%), and federal income tax (10%)?

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$500

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Elaine just accepted a new job and is working with the company’s HR department to fill out paperwork. Which of the following steps is she responsible for? Determine how much tax to withhold from her paychecks based on W-4 information, Complete a W-4 form, Send withholding amounts to the federal government, Complete a W-2 form

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Complete a W-4 form