Personal Finance Courses: Taxes

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1.
Which type of account helps you pay for medical expenses while also saving you money on taxes?
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Flexible spending account. A flexible spending account lets you set aside money from your pay, thus reducing the amount of income you will be taxed on.
2.
Social Security is a federal _______.
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Retirement and disability income program.
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.
Personal information you will need to prepare your tax return includes _______.
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Your Social Security number. Personal information you will need to prepare your tax return includes your Social Security number.
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.