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If a new shirt costs $34.99 and the sales tax is $2.10, the sales tax rate is

A
2 percent.
B
4 percent.
C
6 percent.
D
8 percent.
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What types of information does a W-2 form contain? Check all that apply.how much has been earned how much sales tax has been paid how much has been withheld for taxes how much property tax has been paid how much additional tax is due how much withheld tax will be refunded

A
how much has been earned
B
how much sales tax has been paid
C
how much has been withheld for taxes
D
how much property tax has been paid
E
how much additional tax is due
F
how much withheld tax will be refunded
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Read the scenario.Jamal is passionate about education and believes that everyone should have access to quality learning opportunities. He decides to donate to a local nonprofit organization that provides scholarships to underprivileged students. During tax season, Jamal finds out that his charitable donations impacts his taxes.How does Jamal's charitable donation to the nonprofit organization impact his taxes?

A
The donation reduces Jamal's taxable income, lowering the total amount of owed taxes.
B
The donation does not affect Jamal's taxes at all, as it is not a tax-deductible contribution.
C
The donation increases Jamal's tax refund, as the organization provides him with a tax credit.
D
The donation results in Jamal owing more in taxes, as it is considered additional income.
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withholding amountincome taxtax rate

A
withholding amount
B
income tax
C
tax rate
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If Massachusetts has a sales tax of 6 percent and New Hampshire has no sales tax, how much money can be saved by buying a $1,000 television in New Hampshire?

A
$6
B
$16
C
$60
D
$600
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The document shows a 1040 form.

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A
state tax.
B
local tax.
C
federal tax.
D
sales tax.
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In addition to federal income tax, many people also pay

A
corporate tax.
B
state income tax.
C
local medicare tax.
D
local social security tax.
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The diagram shows revenue from federal income taxes.

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A
The most revenue comes from individual and payroll taxes.
B
The least revenue comes from individual and corporate taxes.
C
The most revenue comes from payroll and corporate taxes.
D
The least revenue comes from payroll and other taxes.
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The image shows a W-2 form.

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A
It shows how much a person paid in taxes, and how much more is due.
B
It shows how much a person earned, and how much was withheld in taxes.
C
It shows how much a person earned, and how much tax is to be refunded.
D
It shows how much a person paid in taxes, and whether they have a spouse.
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The chart shows taxable income.

Question illustration
A
Income is what a person earns, while taxable income reflects deductions subtracted for relevant expenses.
B
Income is what a person earns, while taxable income reflects what is left after paying federal taxes.
C
Income is what a person earns, while taxable income reflects what is left after paying local and state taxes.
D
Income is what a person earns, while taxable income reflects what is received from the IRS in a tax refund.
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Which best summarizes the purpose of a W-4 form?

A
It helps determine the amount of taxes withheld from an individual’s paycheck.
B
It helps determine when taxes are due and if money is owed to the IRS.
C
It helps determine whether a person has dependents who must also pay taxes.
D
It helps determine when a person needs to pay local income taxes.
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The document shows a personal allowances worksheet.

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A
affect who pays taxes.
B
increase overall taxes.
C
lower overall taxes.
D
affect when to pay taxes.
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Which are types of income tax that people pay? Check all that apply.federal localprogressive statesalesflat

A
federal
B
local
C
progressive
D
state
E
sales
F
flat
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The chart shows a sample paycheck stub.

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A
added to employee pay.
B
withheld from employee pay.
C
refunded in employee pay.
D
filed through employee pay.

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