Civics Ch. 12 Taxes

Who primarily uses our tax money? (hint: choose 2 correct answers)

• Your employer

• The state government

• The Federal government

• Local Businesses

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

Louis's dad pays a tax to the federal government each year based off the money he earns from his lawn mowing business. What type of tax does Louis's dad pay each year?

• Payroll Tax

• Income Tax

• Sales Tax

• Property Tax

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CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RI.7.2

Curtis purchased a new pair of jeans for $18. When Curtis pays for his jeans his total is almost $20 because of taxes. Which type of tax does Curtis pay?

• Payroll Tax

• Income Tax

• Sales Tax

• Property Tax

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3B

Your parents pay a tax each year of $3500 that is based off the value of your home. Which type of tax do your parents pay each year?

• Payroll Tax

• Income Tax

• Sales Tax

• Property Tax

Which is the BIGGEST tax that is taken out of your paycheck?

• State Income Tax

• Federal Income Tax

• Social Security Tax

• Health Insurance

Roads, police, schools, governmental agencies, fire and emergency services are all funded by taxes

• true
• false

With this payment method, employers put the employee’s paycheck into the authorized employee’s bank account 

• paycheck
• payroll card
• direct deposit
•  all are the same

Helps provide retirement income for the elderly and pays disability benefits

• medicare
• social security
• state income tax
• federal income tax

A health care program for the elderly and disabled

• social security
• medicare
• state income tax
• federal income tax