Who Pays for This?
Who pays for public schools?
Taxes (state taxes)
A Happy Meal costs $10. What will the tax amount be? (10%)
$1
What form does your employer give you at the end of the year?
W2
You pay sales tax when you buy items at a store.
True
Name one thing that is not paid for by taxes.
Multiple answers.
Who pays for grocery stores?
Customers
A movie ticket costs $20. What is the total with 10% tax?
$22
April
Everyone always gets a tax refund.
False
Name one thing federal taxes help pay for.
Military, national parks, Social Security, disaster relief, etc.
Who pays for libraries?
Taxes
A video game costs $50. What is the tax amount? (10%)
$5
If too much tax was taken out, what do you get?
A refund
You get your W-2 from the government.
False. You get it from your employer.
Which document shows how much money you earned and how much tax was taken out?
W-2
Who pays for bookstores?
Customers
A cool hat costs $15. What is the total cost with 10% tax?
$16.50
If not enough tax was taken out, what happens?
You owe money
National parks are only paid for by admission fees.
False
True or False: Washington has a 10% state income tax.
False
Who pays for national parks?
Federal taxes & customers
Maisie wants to buy a new game that costs $40 before tax. If she has $45, does she have enough money to buy it after tax (10%)?
Yes.
Name one way people can file taxes.
Online, tax professional, or trusted adult help
Federal income tax can change depending on how much you earn.
True
Why is it important to file your taxes? (Give one reason.)
To follow the law, get a refund, pay the correct amount, keep income records