WorksheetsTaxes
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 10mins
In this tax structure you pay a greater percentage of the value of the tax base as that value increases. Our Federal Income Tax is paid in this manner.
Progressive Tax
Regressive Tax
Proportional or Flat Tax
Excise Tax
In this tax structure a single tax rate (percentage) is applied to all levels of income. Some states use this as structure for State Income tax, and our FICA taxes are collected in this way.
Progressive Tax
Regressive Tax
Proportional or Flat Tax
Excise Tax
In this tax structure a single tax rate (percentage) is applied to all levels of income, however, a smaller percentage of income is used to cover the tax as your income increases. An example of this would be sales tax or even tolls for roads/bridges.
Progressive Tax
Regressive Tax
Proportional or Flat Tax
Excise Tax
Coach Russo pays a tax each year of $3500 that is based off the value of his family's home. Which type of tax is he paying?
Payroll Tax
Income Tax
Sales Tax
Property Tax
In the US, Taxes are levied (imposed & collected) by
Businesses that need profits
Parents
Foreign countries
Federal, State, and Local Governments
Where does the largest share of federal tax revenue come from?
Corporate taxes
General sales taxes
Individual income taxes
Property taxes
When you purchase a new pair of sneakers valued at $150, but are required to pay $158.50 at the register because there is a tax on the item, which type of tax have you paid?
Corporate taxes
General sales taxes
Individual income taxes
Property taxes
Which of the following refers to an excise tax that is meant to discourage the purchase of goods that do not promote consumers’ health?
Exercise tax
Luxury tax
Sin tax
User tax
Taking payments out of your pay before you receive it.
withholding
tax return
taxable income
personal exemption
Which of the following is the single largest federal expenditure?
national defense
Social Security
interest
Medicare
Elementary schools, police departments, and electrical service are typically paid for by
the federal government
state governments
local government
natural monopolies
What are the four
characteristics of a “good tax?”
Small, Funds Education, Easily Paid, Fun
Estate, Income, Corporate, Proportional
Withholding, Gift, Federal, State
Simplicity, Efficiency, Certainty, Equity
The income, property, good, or service that is subject to a tax is known as…
Tax Structure
Tax Base
Taxable Income
FICA Tax
When looking at "discretionary spending" by our Federal Government, which category receives the most funding?
National Defense/ Military
Education
Veterans' Pensions
National Parks
A tax on the sale or production of a domestic good is called a(n)…
Estate Tax
Import Tax
"Sin" Tax
Excise Tax
