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1.
You can take a tax deduction for some education-related expenses. Which of the following does that include?
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All of the above. All of these expenses qualify.
2.
Only employees pay Social Security taxes on their earnings.
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False. Employers pay the same amount on behalf of their employees, according to how much the employees pay.
3.
Which of the following is true regarding tax credits?
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A tax credit reduces the actual tax you owe. Within limits, a dollar of credit reduces your tax by a dollar.
4.
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.
5.
Having taxes withheld from your paycheck means you do not need to pay any more taxes.
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False. The taxes that are withheld from your paycheck are estimates of how much tax you must pay. Once you have filled out your tax return and determined the actual amount you owe, you will find that you owe more money or that you will get some money back.