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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
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The diagram shows revenue from federal income taxes.

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A
The most revenue comes from individual and payroll taxes.
B
The least revenue comes from individual and corporate taxes.
C
The most revenue comes from payroll and corporate taxes.
D
The least revenue comes from payroll and other taxes.
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Which best summarizes the purpose of a W-4 form?

A
It helps determine the amount of taxes withheld from an individual’s paycheck.
B
It helps determine when taxes are due and if money is owed to the IRS.
C
It helps determine whether a person has dependents who must also pay taxes.
D
It helps determine when a person needs to pay local income taxes.
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The chart shows a sample paycheck stub.

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A
added to employee pay.
B
withheld from employee pay.
C
refunded in employee pay.
D
filed through employee pay.
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Social security and medicare are

A
progressive taxes.
B
payroll taxes.
C
local taxes.
D
corporate taxes.
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The 1040 form is used to record

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A
state tax.
B
local tax.
C
federal tax.
D
sales tax.
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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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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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If a home is valued at $250,000 and the property tax rate is 2 percent, how much will the owners pay in property taxes?

A
$50
B
$500
C
$5,000
D
$50,000
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The diagram shows revenue from federal income taxes.

Question illustration
A
The most revenue comes from individual and payroll taxes.
B
The least revenue comes from individual and corporate taxes.
C
The most revenue comes from payroll and corporate taxes.
D
The least revenue comes from payroll and other taxes.
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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
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If a new shirt costs $34.99 and the sales tax is $2.10, the sales tax rate is

A
2 percent.
B
4 percent.
C
6 percent.
D
8 percent.
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Read the scenario.Sarah has always been passionate about environmental protection. She decides to volunteer her time and donate to a local organization dedicated to cleaning up parks and promoting recycling in her community. She feels a sense of fulfillment knowing that her efforts are contributing to a cleaner and healthier environment for future generations.What is the primary motivation behind Sarah's volunteer work and donations?

A
to spend more time outdoors in local parks
B
to gain recognition and status in her community
C
to earn tax credits for her charitable contributions
D
to fulfill a personal sense of environmental responsibility
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A federal payroll tax that supports retired workers is

A
progressive tax.
B
sales tax.
C
corporate tax.
D
social security tax.
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Read the scenario.Jamal is passionate about education and believes that everyone should have access to quality learning opportunities. He decides to donate to a local nonprofit organization that provides scholarships to underprivileged students. During tax season, Jamal finds out that his charitable donations impacts his taxes.How does Jamal's charitable donation to the nonprofit organization impact his taxes?

A
The donation reduces Jamal's taxable income, lowering the total amount of owed taxes.
B
The donation does not affect Jamal's taxes at all, as it is not a tax-deductible contribution.
C
The donation increases Jamal's tax refund, as the organization provides him with a tax credit.
D
The donation results in Jamal owing more in taxes, as it is considered additional income.
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What types of information does a W-2 form contain? Check all that apply.

A
how much has been earned
B
how much sales tax has been paid
C
how much has been withheld for taxes
D
how much property tax has been paid
E
how much additional tax is due
F
how much withheld tax will be refunded
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If Massachusetts has a sales tax of 6 percent and New Hampshire has no sales tax, how much money can be saved by buying a $1,000 television in New Hampshire?

A
$6
B
$16
C
$60
D
$600
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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
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A
withholding amount
B
income tax
C
tax rate
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Property taxes are based on

A
where a property is located.
B
who lives on a property.
C
how much a property is worth.
D
when a property was purchased.

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