Understanding Tax Test

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

• Your employer

• Large corporations

• Federal and state 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

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

• Corporate Income Tax

• Income Tax

• Estate Tax

• Excise Tax

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

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

• Yes

• No

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.

Jason filed his 2022 tax return and owes money. If he doesn't want to pay a fee, when should he pay this amount by?

• April 18th

• October 15th

• December 31st

• January 1st of the next year

True or False: All wages, tips, and bonuses are taxable unless specifically excluded.

• True

• False