Personal Finance Courses: Taxes

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1.
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.
2.
How do IRAs, 401k plans, health savings accounts and flexible spending accounts help lower your income taxes?
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You get to deduct the money you contribute to them from your income. When you deduct the contributions you make to them, there is less money for you to be taxed on.
3.
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.
4.
The federal tax rate you pay will vary depending on your age.
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False. It varies depending on your filing status.
5.
Social Security is a federal _______.
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Retirement and disability income program.