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Taxation Quiz

Total questions: 14

Worksheet time: 7mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

A _____ tax imposes a higher tax rate on those with higher incomes.

a)

direct

b)

proportional

c)

regressive

d)

progressive

2.

Gross pay minus deductions is _____.

a)

net pay

b)

gross income

c)

overtime pay

d)

bonus pay

3.

Payment for work that is calculated on an hourly basis is called a(n) _____.

a)

bonus

b)

salary

c)

wage

d)

unearned income

4.

What is the last day to file a federal income tax return?

a)

April 15

b)

April 25

c)

August 15

d)

August 25

5.

Which of the following is not a reason legislators raise or lower taxes?

a)

a. to address social challenges

b)

b. to stabilize the economy

c)

c. to influence taxpayer behavior

d)

d. to punish groups of people

6.

What is it called when the federal government spends more money than it collects?

a)

a. deficit spending

b)

b. mandatory spending

c)

c. discretionary spending

d)

d. taxable spending

7.

Which federal program pays for certain health-care expenses for older citizens and others with disabilities?

a)

a. Social Security

b)

b. Medicare

c)

c. Medicaid

d)

d. VITA Programs

8.

Which of the following is not a benefit category provided by Social Security?

a)

a. disability benefits

b)

b. divorced people's benefits

c)

c. survivor's benefits

d)

d. low-income benefits

9.

Match the following terms with their definitions. Total income before payroll deductions.

a)

gross pay

b)

net pay

c)

taxable income

d)

disposable income

10.

How is net pay calculated?

a)

By adding gross pay and deductions

b)

By subtracting deductions from gross pay

c)

By multiplying gross pay by tax rate

d)

By dividing gross pay by number of hours worked

11.

Which of the following is an example of an employee benefit?

a)

Health insurance

b)

Office supplies

c)

Company logo

d)

Meeting room

12.

When is the filing deadline for income taxes?

a)

April 15th

b)

March 15th

c)

May 15th

d)

June 15th

13.

Which of the following is an example of a progressive tax?

a)

Sales tax

b)

Flat tax rate on all income

c)

Income tax that increases with income levels

d)

Property tax based on property value

14.

Which of the following is a characteristic of a regressive tax?

a)

Higher income earners pay a higher percentage

b)

Lower income earners pay a higher percentage

c)

All income levels pay the same percentage

d)

Tax rate decreases as income increases