Personal Finance Courses: Taxes

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1.
What kind of retirement planning contributions can help you save money on filing your taxes currently?
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A traditional IRA. Contributions to a traditional IRA can help you save money on filing your taxes currently. Roth 401(k)s cannot, and health savings accounts are not retirement plans.
2.
Everyone will have to pay Social Security tax on all their income, no matter how much it is.
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False. The amount of earnings one must pay tax on is capped, though it usually changes every year.
3.
If you had more income tax taken out of your paycheck than you actually owe in taxes, what can you expect to happen?
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You will get a refund. You had too much taken out. When you do your taxes in the spring, you will find out how much you will get back.
4.
The various income tax filing statuses include _______.
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All of the above. There are several statuses that determine your rate.
5.
Which saves you more money -- the standard deduction or itemized deductions?
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It depends. For most people, the standard deduction saves more money. But for others, itemized deductions save more. When you do your taxes, you will find out which is better for you.