Personal Finance Courses: Taxes

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1.
When you take time to engage in tax planning, you can save yourself money you would otherwise pay to the government in taxes.
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True. When you take the time to engage in tax planning, you can save yourself money you would otherwise pay to the government in taxes.
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Several different tax forms that get sent to you will list the income you received during the year. Which of the following does NOT list income that you received?
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W-4. Your W-4 does not list income you received. But your W-2s and any 1099s you receive will.
3.
The difference between a tax deduction and a tax credit is that _______.
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A tax deduction reduces your taxable income, and a tax credit reduces your actual tax. When you do the math, you will find that tax credits get you more money back than tax deductions do.
4.
Social Security is a federal _______.
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Retirement and disability income program.
5.
The purpose of the W-4 form that you fill out when starting a new job is to determine _______.
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How much should be withheld from your paycheck for federal income taxes. The W-4 helps you and your employer avoid overpaying or underpaying throughout the year.