Taxes

Taxes

9th - 12th Grade

10 Qs

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Business

9th - 12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Michael Lafler

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

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

It is the amount of your paycheck that you are NOT being taxed on. 

It is how much is being taken out of your paycheck in taxes. 

It is how much you are going to owe the government when you file your annual tax return. 

It is how much you earn and includes salary, bonus and commissions.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

When do you start paying taxes?

When you turn 18

When you make more than the minimum income requirement

When you get a full-time job (part-time does not count)

When you are notified by the IRS that you are required to pay federal income taxes

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

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

Making even one mistake on your federal taxes can result in your being convicted of a crime

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

Completing the 1040 incorrectly will mean the wrong amount of taxes will be withheld from your paychecks going forward

Mistakes on your 1040 form make you ineligible for employment during the next year

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

Which of the statements below is TRUE about filing your taxes, assuming your only income comes from the salary you earn at BigTech Company?

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 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

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

You are starting your first job and you are asked to complete some paperwork on your first day. Which form will determine how much money is withheld from your paycheck for federal and state income taxes?

W-2

W-4

I-9

1040

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following paycheck withholdings puts money into a retirement investment fund that you will manage?

Social Security

Medicare

401(k) contribution

Federal income taxes

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

Juanita has a part-time job that pays $12/hour and works about 50 hours every month. Her withholdings are Social Security (6.2%), Medicare (1.45%) and federal income tax (10%). What is her approximate net pay?

$120

$500

$600

$700

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