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What are some benefits of paying taxes? Check all that apply.ensuring that the needs of the nation are fulfilledpaying for public works such as highways and museumsreducing the amount of money consumers can spendslowing growth in the economypaying for government programs that help citizens

A
ensuring that the needs of the nation are fulfilled
B
paying for public works such as highways and museums
C
reducing the amount of money consumers can spend
D
slowing growth in the economy
E
paying for government programs that help citizens
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Jamal✔ DiamondThey pay the same.

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Jamal
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✔ Diamond
C
They pay the same.
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✔ Washington, DCVirginiaMaryland

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✔ Washington, DC
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Virginia
C
Maryland
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LaTonya was just hired as an engineer for an electric company. She will make a salary of $50,000 a year.

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was withheld specifically for the tax that is used to pay for a healthcare program.:$612.65
was withheld for the payroll tax that specifically supports retired and disabled citizens.:$2,567.45
If this individual made more money, the amount withheld for Social Security would .:increase
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What is the best definition of income tax?

A
a tax on the purchase price of goods
B
a tax on the value of property
C
a tax on money earned
D
a tax set aside each month for health care
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JamalDiamondThey pay the same.

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Jamal
B
Diamond
C
They pay the same.
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Jamal DiamondThey pay the same.

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Jamal
B
Diamond
C
They pay the same.
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$0$8,925$50,000

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$0
B
$8,925
C
$50,000
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Washington, DCVirginia Maryland

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Washington, DC
B
Virginia
C
Maryland
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$488.19$612.65 $1,802.47

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$488.19
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$612.65
C
$1,802.47
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In this lesson, we looked at the various taxes that individuals have to pay.In three to four sentences, explain how taxes influence consumer decisions and buying power.

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Taxes reduce disposable income and can make goods and services more expensive. Income taxes leave consumers with less money to spend after receiving their paychecks. Sales taxes raise the final prices of purchases, which reduces buying power. Because of these effects, consumers often compare opportunity costs and choose carefully between items.

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What are the benefits of donating to a charitable organization? Check all that apply.It earns the donor interest from the charity on the amount given.It gives the donor satisfaction, and it helps the charity’s cause.It grants a rebate for an amount equivalent to the donation.It can often be deducted from the donor’s taxable income.It exempts the donor from all federal taxes for the year.

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It earns the donor interest from the charity on the amount given.
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It gives the donor satisfaction, and it helps the charity’s cause.
C
It grants a rebate for an amount equivalent to the donation.
D
It can often be deducted from the donor’s taxable income.
E
It exempts the donor from all federal taxes for the year.
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What are some benefits of paying taxes? Check all that apply.ensuring that the needs of the nation are fulfilledpaying for public works such as highways and museumsreducing the amount of money consumers can spendslowing growth in the economypaying for government programs that help citizens

A
ensuring that the needs of the nation are fulfilled
B
paying for public works such as highways and museums
C
reducing the amount of money consumers can spend
D
slowing growth in the economy
E
paying for government programs that help citizens
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What is the best definition of income tax?

A
a tax on the purchase price of goods
B
a tax on the value of property
C
a tax on money earned
D
a tax set aside each month for health care
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[___]

A
Jamal
B
Diamond
C
They pay the same.
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[___]

A
Jamal
B
Diamond
C
They pay the same.
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[___]

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$0
B
$8,925
C
$50,000

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