Personal Finance Courses: Taxes

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1.
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.
2.
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.
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.
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.
5.
Social Security is a federal _______.
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Retirement and disability income program.