GOVERNMENT SPENDING
PAYCHECK BASICS
IRS FORMS
FILING TAXES
Pop Culture
100

This type of government spending is required by law? 

Mandatory spending 

Example: SNAP benefits


100

*BLANK* is the total amount of money you earn before any deductions. 

Gross Income or Gross Pay

100

Which form determines how much federal income tax is withheld from your paycheck? 

A. W-4

B. 1040

C.I-9 

D. 1099

A. W-4

100

If you paid more taxes than you owed, you receive a what? 

**The key term is the right answer**

Refund

100

Which Musician is known for Christmas being their holiday? 

A. Mariah Carey 

B. The Grinch 

C. Sabrina Carpenter

D. Ariana Grande

A. Mariah Carey

200

Give an example of Mandatory Government Spending? 

Social Security, Medicare, SNAP, Unemployment Benefits, or Veteran's Benefits


200

*BLANK* describes money taken out of your paycheck for taxes and benefits. 

Withholding or Deductions 

200

You receive this form that shows your total earnings and taxes withheld for the year in January. 

W-2 Form

200

What factor does NOT affect whether you must file a federal tax return?

A. If you are a dependent 

B. If you are Single or Married

C. The State you live in 

D. If you had Health Insurance for the year

C. The State you live in

200

Who will be performing at the Super Bowl 2026?

Bad Bunny

300

What type of spending is decided each year by Congress? 

Discretionary Spending

Example: Spending on the Military 

300

*BLANK* the amount of money you actually take home. 

Net Pay or Take-Home Pay

300

Once you receive your W-2 form, you can use it to fill out which federal income tax form? 

A. W-4

B. IRS Form 123 

C. IRS Form 1040

D. I-9

C. IRS Form 1040

300
If a person is financially support and claiming you on their taxes, you must check off that you are a....


Dependent

300

Which hotel denied ICE agents to reserve a reservation last week? 

Hampton Inn by Hilton

400

Which of the following is an example of Discretionary spending? 

A. Education

B. Social Security 

C. Unemployment Benefits

A. Education

400

Which payroll tax funds Social Security Benefits?

A. State Tax 

B. Federal Tax

C. FICA SS Tax 

D. Health Insurance Deduction 

C. FICA SS Tax

400

Which form do you use to identify your status in the USA for employment? 

A. Form 1040

B. W-2

C. W-4

D. I-9

D. I-9

400

Income Taxes are based on.... 

A. The State you live in 

B. The President 

C. If you are over the age of 18

D. Tax Brackets

D. Tax Brackets 

400

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500

True or False?

Mandatory Spending usually increases or decreases based on the number of people eligible for benefits.

TRUE

500

This payroll tax helps pay for healthcare for people age 65 or older?

A. Health Insurance Deduction 

B. State Tax 

C. Federal Tax 

D. FICA MED Tax

D. FICA MED Tax

500

True or False: It is illegal for anyone to complete their own tax return and can only be achieved by a certified Tax Preparer. 

False

500

Why is it important to complete the 1040 form?

It is important because it determines if you owe taxes or receive a refund. 

500

Which SNL comedian just dropped their 1st Netflix special last week?

 

Marcello Hernandez