Understanding Tax Relief for Seniors

Understanding Tax Relief for Seniors

Assessment

Interactive Video

Business

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Jennifer Brown

FREE Resource

5 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main purpose of the new tax bills introduced for seniors?

To increase government revenue

To provide financial relief by increasing deductions and lowering taxable Social Security benefits

To reduce the retirement age

To eliminate taxes on all income for seniors

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How much would the deduction increase for single filers under the new proposal?

$10,000

$5,000

$3,100

$1,950

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the proposed new income threshold for single filers before Social Security benefits are taxed?

$32,000

$50,000

$64,000

$225,000

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a potential downside of the proposed tax cuts for seniors?

Increased government spending

Reduced government revenue leading to spending cuts or increased national debt

Higher taxes for younger generations

Decreased Social Security benefits

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How much extra money could a married couple making $85,000 a year save annually with the proposed changes?

$1,000

$2,100

$5,000

$3,500