WorksheetsIncome Taxes Quiz
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 15mins
Mandatory government spending includes which of the following?
Infrastructure and science
Social Security and Medicare
Healthcare and military
Education and agriculture
What does the term "withholding" mean in reference to your paycheck?
The amount of your paycheck that you are NOT being taxed on
How much you are going to owe the government when you file your annual tax return
How much you earn and includes salary, bonus and commissions
How much is being taken out of your paycheck for things like taxes, employer sponsored health insurance, and retirement
If your only income is salary paid by your employer, which of these statements about filing your taxes is true?
You need to file your tax return by the end of the calendar year (typically December 31st)
If your employer takes out federal income taxes through payroll withholdings, you do not need to file a tax return
You must file your tax return by the deadline (typically April 15th of the following year) or request an extension by that date
You do not need to pay any income taxes until April 15th, so you should ask your company to wait until after that date to withhold any money
You are starting your first job and you are asked to complete some paperwork on your first day. Which form will determine how much money is withheld from your paycheck for taxes?
W-4
W-2
I-9
1040
When determining whether you NEED to file a federal tax return, each of these questions matters EXCEPT…
How much income did you earn this year?
What type of income did you earn this year?
What state do you live in?
Are you claimed as a dependent on anyone else's tax return?
Juanita has a part-time job that pays $12/hour and works about 50 hours every month. Her withholdings are Social Security (6.2%), Medicare (1.45%) and federal income tax (10%). What is her approximate net pay?
$120
$500
$600
$700
Which of the statements about this W-4 is TRUE?
Mr. Khan is filing as married filing jointly
Mr. Khan is requesting for an additional $50 to be withheld from his paycheck
Mr. Khan submitted this W-4 two days after he started working at Little Company Inc.
Elaine just accepted a new job and is working with the company’s HR department to fill out paperwork. Which of the following steps is she responsible for?
Determine how much tax to withhold from her paychecks based on W-4 information
Complete a W-4 form
Send withholding amounts to the federal government
Complete a W-2 form
Aria just got hired for a new job in the U.S. Her employer asks her to fill out a tax form that requires her to provide identification and proves she is eligible to work in the country. What is the name of this form?
I-9
1099
1040
W-4
James received the W-2 form shown above from Avia Consulting for the 2023 tax year. Which of the following statements about this W-2 form is true?
Avia Consulting will use this W-2 to file their 1040 form
James earned about $117,000 over the year based on the total of her Wages, Social Security wages, and Medicare wages
James paid state income taxes of $1,189.90
James works in the same city that Avia Consulting is based in
Benjamin completed his 1040 form and discovered that he had overpaid his taxes. The government now owes him money. This is called a _________.
refund
penalty
deduction
withholding
Mason receives an earnings statement from his employer, ABC Company, for the pay period 2/19/2021 - 2/25/2021. How frequently is Mason paid?
Daily
Every other week
Weekly
Monthly
Jessica is 16 years old and earned $1,100 through her photography side gig. Her parents can claim her as a dependent on their tax return. All of the following statements are true EXCEPT…
Jessica is required to file an income tax return
Jessica should expect to receive a W-2 in January
Jessica is required to pay a 15.3% self-employment tax
Jessica can file her own tax return even though her parents are claiming her as a dependent
Michael fills out his W-4 in a way that does not withhold enough money to cover his tax obligation. What is the most likely outcome after he files his taxes?
He will receive a refund
He will owe a payment to the IRS
He will be audited
He will be charged with tax evasion
Grace worked for two different companies last year. As she prepares to file her taxes, she wonders about the W-2 forms she needs. Which of the following statements about the W-2 form is TRUE?
A W-2 lists all the money you earned in cash over the last year
The total wages you earned from ALL jobs you worked in the previous year appear on ONE W-2 form
You need a separate W-2 form from EACH of your employers in order to file your taxes
The W-2 includes information about the interest you earned from your investments
Which form summarizes the total amount of taxes withheld from your paycheck during the year?
I-9
1099
W-4
W-2
What is the primary purpose of completing a W-4 form when starting a new job?
To claim tax deductions for the year
To prove your eligibility to work in the U.S.
To determine how much tax your employer should withhold from your paycheck
To report your annual income
Which of the following is considered discretionary government spending?
Medicaid
Social Security
National defense
Medicare
Abigail just started a new job and her employer asks her to fill out a W-4 form. What information does Abigail typically need to provide on this form?
Your annual salary
Your employer's tax ID number
Your Social Security number and filing status
Your previous year's tax return
Which of the following is NOT a reason your employer withholds money from your paycheck?
State income tax (if applicable)
Federal income tax
Social Security and Medicare taxes
Personal savings account deposit
