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fun taxes
items taken out of your paycheck
vocab
Types of tax credits
100

what is a W-4

A form so your employer can withhold the correct federal income tax from your pay

100

What is a gift tax? 

A tax on the transfer of property by one individual to another while receiving nothing in return.

100

What is a Federal income tax 

Taxes imposed by the federal government that are determined by applying a tax rate. Can increase as income increases. 

100

What does audit mean? 

Official inspection of a persons or businesses accounts. 

100
What is a child tax credit? 

A tax credit given to parents with dependent children. 

200

what is a W-2?

Shows the important information about the income you have earned from your employer. 

200
What is an excise tax? 
Taxes that are imposed on various goods and services like fuel, tobacco, cigs, alcohol, etc.
200
What is state income tax? 

A tax levied by a state on the income of its residents, as well as any non-residents who earned state source income. 

200

What does deduction mean? 

Items that will help lower your overall tax income. (Things you claim to pay less taxes in a year)

200

Who is eligible for the American opportunity tax? 

Someone who is pursuing a degree. 

300

1040 

Tax return you file

300

What is an estate tax?

A tax on your right to transfer property at your death. 

300

What is social security? (FICA)

US Federal payroll tax. Is deducted from each paycheck

300

What does credit mean? 

Money given back to you for something on your taxes. 

300

What is the lifetime learning credit? 

A tax credit used to offset the cost of tuition and related expenses. 

400

What is a 1099?

A tax record that an entity or person gave or payed you money.

400

What is a property tax? 

tax paid on property owned by an individual or other legal entity, such as a corporation. 

400

What is retirement? 

Cash taken out of your current payroll that will replace employment income when you're ready for the next stage of your life. 

400

Who is Mr. Mundricks favorite student? 

Probably Kenny G

400

What is the adoption tax credit? 

A tax credit offered to adoptive parents to encourage adoption in the US. 

500

What is a 1098?

Reports mortgage interest of $600 or more received by you during the year. 
500

What is a payroll tax? 

A percentage withheld from an employers salary and paid to a government to fund public programs. 

500

What is a district tax? 

A tax embarked for a school district. 

500

What is a dependent? 

A person other than the tax payer or spouse who entitles the tax payer to claim dependency exemption. 

500

What is the earned income tax credit? 

A refundable tax credit for low, to moderate income working individuals and couples, particularly those with children. 

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