Taxes
Taxes
What Form Am I?
Spelman
Financial Literacy
100

What month do you need to file your taxes by each year?

What is April 

100

What is the name of the government bureau that is responsible for processing your tax returns 

The IRS 

100

I am received every time you start a new job. 

I determine whether you are eligible to work in the United States. 

You will need a passport or license to complete me

What am I?

I am an I-9 form 

100

What is the first line of the Spelman College Hymn?

Spelman, thy name we praise

100

What is the minimum amount (%) of your income that you should save for your emergency fund and long-term goals?

10%

200

What is one reason why you should file your taxes?

1. Get money

2. Apply for financial aid 

3. Avoid paying penalties 

200

Name one online tax software 

Answers may vary 

200

I am due by April 15th 

You can fill me out using Turbo Tax or you can do it yourself 

I report your salary, wages, taxable interest, any investments and any other income

I am a 1040 form 

200

What year was Spelman College founded?

1881

200

What is compound interest?

Interest on interest of an original principal amount.

300

What is one way to file your taxes?

1. Hire an accountant 

2. Use an online tax software 

3. Fill out IRS form 1040 

300

According to most taxpayers, what is the main benefit to filing your taxes early?

You may get your tax refund earlier 

300

You will receive me if you are a freelancer or self employed


I am a 1099-NEC form 

300

What is Spelman's current annual budget?

$136,322,142 Million

300

What is an example of secured debt?

Car, house, commercial lease, anything attached to a tangible asset.

400

In most places how often are tax returns filed?

Once a year 

400

If you are a minor and make over $12,400 do you still  need to file your taxes?

Yes. Your parents need to file your taxes 

400

You fill me out every time you start a new job 

What you write on me determines how much your employer withholds in taxes 

I am a W-4

400

What is Spelman College's Motto?

“Our Whole School for Christ”

400

True or False: A 620 is an excellent credit score.

False.

500

What was last year's deadline for filing taxes?

April 15th 

500

True or False: A taxpayer's spouse can be claimed as a dependent 

False. Only a child, stepchild, brother, sister, or parent.

500

You will receive me by your employer 

You need me in order to file your taxes 

I am a W-2

500

Who founded Spelman College?

Sophia Packard and Harriet Giles.

500

I express a stock's performance as a percentage change over time, but can be misleading if not considered in context. What am I?

Growth Rate