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Tax Filing Requirements and Deductions Quiz 2023

Total questions: 23

Worksheet time: 12mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

If you are a dependent under the age of 65, when must you file a tax return based on earned income?

a)

If your earned income was more than $10,000

b)

If your earned income was more than $13,850

c)

If your earned income was more than $15,000

d)

If your earned income was more than $12,500

2.

If you are not a dependent and under 65, when must you file a tax return based on earned income?

a)

If your earned income was more than $10,000

b)

If your earned income was more than $13,850

c)

If your earned income was more than $15,000

d)

If your earned income was more than $12,500

3.

What is the maximum contribution to traditional and Roth IRAs for tax year 2023?

a)

$5,500

b)

$6,000

c)

$6,500

d)

$7,000

4.

By what date must U.S. individual income tax returns be filed?

a)

April 15th

b)

March 15th

c)

May 15th

d)

June 15th

5.

Who is required to file a federal income tax return in the U.S.?

a)

Every citizen and resident with income above a certain amount

b)

Only citizens with dependents

c)

Only residents with no income

d)

Only married couples

6.

What is the taxable income threshold for married individuals filing jointly?

a)

$24,800

b)

$12,400

c)

$18,650

d)

$5

7.

Which form is completed by the employee for tax purposes?

a)

W-4

b)

1040

c)

W-2

d)

1099

8.

What is the filing status for someone whose spouse died within the past two years and has a dependent?

a)

Qualifying widow(er)

b)

Single

c)

Head of household

d)

Married, filing separately

9.

What factor affects the filing status for tax returns?

a)

Marital status and dependents

b)

Age only

c)

Employment status

d)

Education level

10.

What is the purpose of the 1040 form?

a)

To file U.S. individual income tax returns

b)

To report employment income

c)

To apply for a tax refund

d)

To declare bankruptcy

11.

Which filing status is for a surviving spouse maintaining a household for a dependent?

a)

Head of household

b)

Single

c)

Married, filing jointly

d)

Qualifying widow(er)

12.

What is the main factor that determines whether a person must file a federal income tax return?

a)

Income level

b)

Number of children

c)

Employment type

d)

Education level

13.

What is the deadline for your employer to send you a W-2 or 1099 form?

a)

January 1

b)

January 15

c)

January 31

d)

February 15

14.

Which form is associated with being eligible for unemployment benefits?

a)

1099 form

b)

W-2 form

c)

W-4 form

d)

1040 form

15.

What must you do with a blank W-4 form?

a)

File it with your taxes

b)

Complete it yourself

c)

Send it to the IRS

d)

Ignore it

16.

What should you ensure before beginning to file your taxes after receiving your W-2?

a)

That you have a 1099 form

b)

That you have all of your paperwork together

c)

That you have completed a W-4 form

d)

That you have paid all estimated taxes

17.

What is the purpose of Form 4868?

a)

To file a tax return

b)

To request an extension to file

c)

To report freelance income

d)

To report investment income

18.

What type of income is reported on Form 1040?

a)

Only salary income

b)

Salary, freelancing, and investment income

c)

Only investment income

d)

Only freelancing income

19.

What is the purpose of tax deductions?

a)

To increase your taxable income

b)

To reduce your taxable income

c)

To increase your tax bill

d)

To eliminate your tax bill

20.

What is the standard deduction for someone married, filing separately in 2023?

a)

$13,850

b)

$20,800

c)

$27,700

d)

$24,400

21.

Jessie did not meet the minimum income requirement to file a tax return. What is one reason for why she should file a tax return anyway?

a)

She could potentially get a refund for the taxes that were withheld from her paycheck.

b)

She still needs to report her income to the Federal government.

c)

She can qualify for a higher tax refund next year.

d)

She is still legally required to file a tax return even if she does not meet the minimum income requirement to owe taxes.

22.

According to the IRS, Social Media Influencers are considered _____

a)

Part-time Employees

b)

Independent Contractors

c)

Freelance Employees

d)

Side Hustlers

23.

A tax is a ____

a)

is a form or forms filed with a tax authority that reports income, expenses, and other pertinent tax information. Tax returns allow taxpayers to calculate their tax liability, schedule tax payments, or request refunds for the overpayment of taxes.

b)

Calculates the total amount of income per pay period following deductions (taxes, social security, retirement, and insurance)

c)

A charge usually of money imposed by authority on persons or property for public purposes

d)

manages federal finances by collecting taxes and paying bills and by managing currency, government accounts and public debt. The Department of the Treasury also enforces finance and tax laws.