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In this lesson, we looked at the various taxes that individuals have to pay.In three to four sentences, explain how taxes influence consumer decisions and buying power.

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Taxes reduce disposable income and can make goods and services more expensive. Income taxes leave consumers with less money to spend after receiving their paychecks. Sales taxes raise the final prices of purchases, which reduces buying power. Because of these effects, consumers often compare opportunity costs and choose carefully between items.

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Jamal and Diamond are calculating their taxes for the year. They both have no dependents, so their federal tax rates are the same.

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Selection 1:Diamond
Who would pay more in sales taxes when making purchases?:Diamond
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Who would pay more in state income taxes?

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Selection 1:Jamal
Both Jamal and Diamond decide to buy a new computer at a store near their homes. The computer costs $500. Who will end up paying more?:Diamond
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Washington, DC✔ Virginia Maryland

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To spend the least amount total, Amir should buy the computer in .:Virginia
Amir would pay the most sales tax in .:Maryland
Amir would pay $60 in sales taxes in .:Washington, DC
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LaTonya was just hired as an engineer for an electric company. She will make a salary of $50,000 a year.

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was withheld specifically for the tax that is used to pay for a healthcare program.:$612.65
was withheld for the payroll tax that specifically supports retired and disabled citizens.:$2,567.45
If this individual made more money, the amount withheld for Social Security would .:increase
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$488.19✔ $612.65 $1,802.47

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was withheld specifically for the tax that is used to pay for a healthcare program.:$612.65
was withheld for the payroll tax that specifically supports retired and disabled citizens.:$2,567.45
If this individual made more money, the amount withheld for Social Security would .:increase

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