Federal Taxes
Paycheck taxes
forms
filing your taxes
Paystub
Important Dates
100
- When do you start paying income taxes?
- When you turn 18
- When you get a full-time job (part-time does not count)
- When you make more than the minimum income requirement
- When you are notified by the IRS that you are required to pay federal income taxes
- When you make more than the minimum income requirement
100
- What does the term "withholding" mean in reference to your paycheck?
- The amount of your paycheck that you are NOT being taxed on
- How much you are going to owe the government when you file your annual tax return
- How much you earn and includes salary, bonus and commissions
- How much is being taken out of your paycheck for things like taxes, employer sponsored health insurance, and retirement
- How much is being taken out of your paycheck for things like taxes, employer sponsored health insurance, and retirement
100
- You are starting your first job and you are asked to complete some paperwork on your first day. Which form will determine how much money is withheld from your paycheck for taxes?
- W-4
- W-2
- I-9
- 1040
- W-4
100
- When determining whether you NEED to file a federal tax return, each of these questions matters EXCEPT…
- How much income did you earn this year?
- What type of income did you earn this year?
- What state do you live in?
- Are you claimed as a dependent on anyone else's tax return?
- What state do you live in?
100
Answer the next three questions using the pay stub below.
- Question #1 of 3: What was the net (or take-home) pay for this employee for this pay period?
- $335.10
- $400.00
- $2,680.80
- $3,200
- $335.10
100
What is the date you must file your taxes or request an extension?
A. January 1
B January 31
C. April 15
D. December 31
April 15
200
Mandatory government spending includes which of the following?
- Infrastructure and science
- Social Security and Medicare
- Healthcare and military
- Education and agriculture
- Social Security and Medicare
200
- Which of the following paycheck withholdings puts money into a retirement investment fund that you will manage?
- Social Security
- Medicare
- 401(k) contribution
- Federal income taxes
- 401(k) contribution
200
- Why is it important to be extremely careful when completing your 1040 form?
- Making a mistake will disqualify you from receiving future refunds
- The 1040 form determines whether you owe additional taxes or are entitled to receive a refund from the government
- Completing the 1040 incorrectly will mean the wrong amount of taxes will be withheld from your paychecks going forward
- Mistakes on your 1040 form make you ineligible for employment during the next year
- The 1040 form determines whether you owe additional taxes or are entitled to receive a refund from the government
200
- Your friend Laila is talking to you about the benefits of tax filing websites. Which of the following is true?
- Filing your taxes using a website is always free of charge
- You are guaranteed a higher refund than if you were to use a paper form or hire a professional
- If you owe money to the IRS, you receive a discount if you e-file use a tax filing website
- You can avoid the costs of having to pay a professional, though you may have to pay for e-filing online
- You can avoid the costs of having to pay a professional, though you may have to pay for e-filing online
200
Answer the next three questions using the pay stub below.
- Question #2 of 3: How much did this person pay towards Medicare in this pay period only?
- $5.80
- $24.80
- $44.50
- $52.20
$5.80
200
When does your employer need to mail your W-2?
A. January 1
B. January 31
C. April 15
D. December 31
January 31
300
- Which of the following describes what a "dependent" is for tax purposes?
- A child or adult that you support financially
- Someone who is temporarily disabled
- An adult who financially supports you
- Someone who is a full-time student under the age of 30
- A child or adult that you support financially
300
- Jessica is 16 years old and earned $1,100 through her photography side gig. Her parents can claim her as a dependent on their tax return. All of the following statements are true EXCEPT…
- Jessica is required to file an income tax return
- Jessica should expect to receive a W-2 in January
- Jessica is required to pay a 15.3% self-employment tax
- Jessica can file her own tax return even though her parents are claiming her as a dependent
- Jessica should expect to receive a W-2 in January
300
- Which of the statements about this W-4 is TRUE?
- Mr. Khan is filing as married filing jointly
- Mr. Khan is requesting for an additional $50 to be withheld from his paycheck
- Mr. Khan submitted this W-4 two days after he started working at Little Company Inc.
- Mr. Khan’s paycheck will have less money withheld from his paycheck since he is claiming a dependent
Mr. Khan’s paycheck will have less money withheld from his paycheck since he is claiming a dependent
300
- When you complete your 1040 form, if you overpaid your taxes and the government owes you money, that is called a __________.
- withholding
- direct deposit
- deduction
- refund
- refund
300
Question #3 of 3: How frequently is this employee paid?
- Daily
- Every other week
- Weekly
- Monthly
- Weekly
300
The tax year ends on:
A. January 1
B. January 31
C. April 15
D. December 31
December 31
400
- If a taxpayer fills out their W-4 in a way that does not withhold enough money to cover their tax obligation, what is the most likely outcome after they file their taxes?
- They will receive a refund
- They will owe a payment to the IRS
- They will be audited
- They will be charged with tax evasion
- They will owe a payment to the IRS
400
- Which of the following statements about this W-2 form is true?
- Avia Consulting will use this W-2 to file their 1040 form
- Lily earned about $117,000 over the year based on the total of her Wages, Social Security wages, and Medicare wages
- Lily paid state income taxes of $1,189.90
- Lily works in the same city that Avia Consulting is based in
- Lily paid state income taxes of $1,189.90
400
- Elaine just accepted a new job and is working with the company’s HR department to fill out paperwork. Which of the following steps is she responsible for?
- Determine how much tax to withhold from her paychecks based on W-4 information
- Complete a W-4 form
- Send withholding amounts to the federal government
- Complete a W-2 form
- Complete a W-4 form
400
- If your only income is salary paid by your employer, which of these statements about filing your taxes is true?
- You need to file your tax return by the end of the calendar year (typically December 31st)
- If your employer takes out federal income taxes through payroll withholdings, you do not need to file a tax return
- You must file your tax return by the deadline (typically April 15th of the following year) or request an extension by that date
- You do not need to pay any income taxes until April 15th, so you should ask your company to wait until after that date to withhold any money
- You must file your tax return by the deadline (typically April 15th of the following year) or request an extension by that date
400
- Which of the following statements about the W-2 form is TRUE?
- A W-2 lists all the money you earned in cash over the last year
- The total wages you earned from ALL jobs you worked in the previous year appear on ONE W-2 form
- You need a separate W-2 form from EACH of your employers in order to file your taxes
- The W-2 includes information about the interest you earned from your investments
- You need a separate W-2 form from EACH of your employers in order to file your taxes
400
What date does the tax year begin?
A. January 1
B. January 31
C. April 15
D. December 31
January 1
500
- Akshay worked at a cafe while he was a college senior in Boston, Massachusetts. After graduating in June, he moved back to his home in California and started a full-time job in September. Which of the following statements is true?
- Akshay will need to file only a federal tax return
- Akshay will need to file a federal tax return and a state tax return for Massachusetts
- Akshay will need to file a federal tax return and a state tax return for both Massachusetts and California
- Akshay will need to file a federal tax return this year and file state returns the following year
- Akshay will need to file a federal tax return and a state tax return for both Massachusetts and California
500
- Juanita has a part-time job that pays $12/hour and works about 50 hours every month. Her withholdings are Social Security (6.2%), Medicare (1.45%) and federal income tax (10%). What is her approximate net pay?
- $120
- $500
- $600
- $700
- $500
500
- What is the name of the tax form that requires you to provide identification and proves you are eligible to work in the U.S.?
- I-9
- 1099
- 1040
- W-4
- I-9
500
All of the following people would be required to file a tax return EXCEPT…
- Janet, who earned $28,200 but was paid entirely in cash
- Max, whose total income from three separate part-time jobs was $9,500
- Isaiah, who owns his own business and generated an income of $7,000
- Dani, who is a cafe barista and earned $13,000 in wages and $250 in tips
- Max, whose total income from three separate part-time jobs was $9,500
500
- Marquis is starting a fast food job during his senior year of high school. He lives with his parents and they will claim him as a dependent on their taxes this year. He earns $2000. Based on how he completed his W-4, his employer withheld $200 in federal income taxes from his paychecks. What will happen if Marquis doesn't file taxes in April?
- The IRS will refund his $200 directly to him
- The IRS will refund his $200 to his parents
- The IRS will fine Marquis $75 or more for not filing taxes
- Nothing will happen, but Marquis will miss out on his potential refund
- Nothing will happen, but Marquis will miss out on his potential refund
500
What is Ms. Curran's Favorite Color?
A. Black
B. Purple
C. Pink
D. Blue
Purple