Personal Finance Courses: Taxes

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1.
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.
2.
The federal tax rate you pay will vary depending on your age.
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False. It varies depending on your filing status.
3.
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.
4.
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.
5.
Which saves you more money -- the standard deduction or itemized deductions?
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It depends. For most people, the standard deduction saves more money. But for others, itemized deductions save more. When you do your taxes, you will find out which is better for you.