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1.
Which type of account helps you pay for medical expenses while also saving you money on taxes?
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Flexible spending account. A flexible spending account lets you set aside money from your pay, thus reducing the amount of income you will be taxed on.
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.
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.
4.
All other factors being equal, waiting until which age would let you receive the most Social Security benefits?
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70. The longer you wait, up until age 70, the more you will receive in Social Security benefits.
5.
If you are taking tax deductions for meals, car expenses, and travel, you are most likely _______.
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A small business owner. Small business owners get to deduct a lot of expenses from their income, thus saving them money. This is one of the perks of being in business for yourself.