Tax Dollars

This is an examination of one's finances often conducted by government officials to determine if someone was not being honest with reporting their income/paying taxes.

• exemption

• audit

• withholding

• investment

Taxes benefit our society by providing public services, military protection, and financial assistance to low income individuals.

• true

• false

The more income a person earns, the __________ taxes are taken from their wages.

• same amount

• less

• more

This is a tax on a person’s wages and earning.

• income tax

• property tax

• sales tax

Majority of this tax goes to the local government to help build roads, schools and local government salaries.

• income tax

• property tax

• sales tax

How do taxes help improve communities?

• Tax dollars also help to support common resources, such as police and firefighters.

• Tax money helps to ensure the roads you travel on are safe and well-maintained.

• Taxes fund public libraries and parks.

• Taxes pay the salaries of government workers.

• Tax dollars pay for all the movies we watch.

What is the primary purpose of tax dollars in a democratic society?

• To fund public services and infrastructure

• To increase the wealth of government officials

• To discourage people from earning more

• To support private businesses

Which of the following is funded by tax dollars?

• Private schools

• Public roads

• Luxury goods

• Personal savings accounts

What is a progressive tax system?

• A tax system where everyone pays the same amount

• A tax system where tax rate increases as income increases

• A tax system where only the wealthy pay taxes

• A tax system where taxes are optional

How do tax dollars contribute to public education?

• They fund private tutoring services

• They pay for teacher salaries and school facilities

• They are used to buy luxury items for students

• They are invested in the stock market