Taxes

Taxes

9th - 12th Grade

20 Qs

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Taxes

Taxes

Assessment

Quiz

Life Skills

9th - 12th Grade

Practice Problem

Medium

CCSS
6.RP.A.3B, 6.NS.B.3, 7.RP.A.3

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This quiz covers personal income taxation, focusing on fundamental tax concepts that high school students encounter when they enter the workforce. The content is appropriate for grades 9-12 and addresses essential knowledge about how the tax system works, including government spending, types of taxes, and the practical mechanics of filing tax returns. Students need to understand key tax forms like the W-4 and W-2, distinguish between different types of income, grasp the concept of tax withholding versus final tax liability, and comprehend dependency rules that affect young workers. The questions require knowledge of specific tax deadlines, filing requirements based on income thresholds, and the consequences of tax compliance or non-compliance. Students must also differentiate between earned and unearned income, understand when teens are required to file returns, and recognize legitimate methods for tax preparation and payment. Created by Next Gen Personal Finance, a Life Skills teacher in the US who teaches grades 9-12. This quiz serves as an excellent tool for introducing students to real-world tax responsibilities they will face as working teenagers and young adults. Teachers can use this assessment as a formative evaluation after completing a unit on personal taxation, or as a review activity before students begin working part-time jobs. The quiz works effectively as a homework assignment to reinforce classroom discussions about financial literacy and civic responsibility. It can also function as a warm-up activity to gauge prior knowledge before diving deeper into tax preparation activities. The content aligns with personal financial literacy standards that emphasize understanding taxation, government spending, and individual financial responsibilities within the broader economic system.

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20 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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Who primarily uses our tax money?

Your employer

Large corporations

Federal and state government

Local Businesses

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

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Our tax money is spent on all of the following EXCEPT:

Social Security

The Military

Private School Education

National Parks

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3B

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

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Which of the following is NOT a category in the Federal government's spending?

Mandatory spending

Discretionary spending

Interest on loans issued

Interest on national debt

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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Which of the following taxes is applied to wages, salaries, dividends, and interest earned?

Corporate Income Tax

Income Tax

Estate Tax

Excise Tax

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

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The W-4 form lets...

the government know how much you paid in taxes last year

your employer know how much to withhold from your paycheck

the 3 major credit bureaus know how many dependents you have

you know how much you paid in taxes last year

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

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Jess is 21, in college, & has a job that provides 65% of her support. Is she a dependent?

Yes

No

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

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What item would you DEFINITELY see on a paystub?

Retirement

Healthcare

Gross Pay

Your occupation/role

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CCSS.6.NS.B.3

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