Personal Finance Courses: Taxes

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1.
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.
2.
Many retirement plans are tax-deferred. This means that the earnings that build up in them are not taxed until you take them out.
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True. To be tax-deferred means that taxes are not levied until sometime later; in the case of retirement plans, that means when you finally take the money out.
3.
What is the standard U.S. individual tax return called?
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The 1040. IRS Form 1040 is the standard form.
4.
When it comes to your taxes, what is the standard deduction?
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A pre-set amount of money that you get to deduct. As opposed to itemized deductions, the standard deduction is simpler and saves more money for most taxpayers.
5.
Which federal program provides health care coverage for all US citizens age 65 or over?
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Medicare. Medicare is paid for in part by taxes on our income.