Personal Finance Courses: Taxes

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1.
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.
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.
What type of tax increases as your income increases?
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Progressive tax. Income tax is an example of a progressive tax.
4.
What kind of retirement planning contributions can help you save money on filing your taxes currently?
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A traditional IRA. Contributions to a traditional IRA can help you save money on filing your taxes currently. Roth 401(k)s cannot, and health savings accounts are not retirement plans.
5.
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.