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

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

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

What item would you DEFINITELY see on a paystub?

• Retirement

• Healthcare

• Gross Pay

• Your occupation/role

By claiming "exempt" on the W-4 form...

• You are paying all income taxes upfront at the START of the year.

• You are requesting an extension to file your taxes

• You will NOT have income taxes withheld from your paycheck.

• You are paying all income taxes at the END of the calendar year.

What do you need to file your 1040 form? (hint: choose 2 correct answers)

• Your W-2

• Your W-4

• Your prior year's tax return

• Social Security Number

Which of the following is NOT a way you can file your taxes?

• Through a tax professional

• Mailing in a paper tax return to the Federal government

• Using tax software like TurboTax

• Through your employer's HR department

If a teen files a tax return, can the parent still claim him/her as a dependent?

• Yes. All teens are dependents until they are 18 years old

• No. If a teen files a tax return, he/she cannot be claimed

• Yes, as long as the teen meets the dependency requirements

• Yes, but the parent has to add the teen's income to theirs

Which is TRUE if you do not pay your taxes?

• You owe twice as much the following year

• You're more likely to be approved for low interest loans

• You cannot go to jail (but you will be heavily fined)

• Your credit score may be impacted