AnswersOR-Grade 8 US HistoryMaking Spending Decisions

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In addition to federal income tax, many people also pay

A
corporate tax.
B
state income tax.
C
local medicare tax.
D
local social security tax.
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Which describes a type of tax that funds city programs?

A
progressive tax
B
federal income tax
C
local income tax
D
medicare tax
3

A federal payroll tax that supports retired workers is

A
progressive tax.
B
sales tax.
C
corporate tax.
D
social security tax.
4

Which are types of income tax that people pay? Check all that apply.

A
federal
B
local
C
progressive
D
state
E
sales
F
flat
5

withholding amountincome taxtax rate

A
withholding amount
B
income tax
C
tax rate
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The chart shows taxable income.

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A
Income is what a person earns, while taxable income reflects deductions subtracted for relevant expenses.
B
Income is what a person earns, while taxable income reflects what is left after paying federal taxes.
C
Income is what a person earns, while taxable income reflects what is left after paying local and state taxes.
D
Income is what a person earns, while taxable income reflects what is received from the IRS in a tax refund.
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The document shows a 1040 form.

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A
state tax.
B
local tax.
C
federal tax.
D
sales tax.
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Sales tax is calculated

A
based on the number of items purchased.
B
using a percentage of the price of an item.
C
before a sale discount is applied.
D
as a percentage based on federal law.

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