Do I know TAXES?

How much do you know or have you learned about taxes in America?
Name: 


  1. Have you ever had to pay taxes?
    Yes
    No


  1. If so, when did you pay taxes before?


  1. Choose whether you agree or disagree with the following statements:

            1 2 3 4 5      
      Taxes are used to pay for schools, roads, and other community projects. Strongly agree  Strongly disagree  
      Sales tax is a tax that a person pays on his or her earned and unearned income Strongly agree  Strongly disagree  
      In North Carolina, we must pay State AND Federal Income taxes. Strongly agree  Strongly disagree  
      When you get a job, you will be required to complete a W-5 form Strongly agree  Strongly disagree  
      A dependent is a person who relies on another person, usually a family member, for financial support. Strongly agree  Strongly disagree  


  1. What is the next step in completing a W-4 form after your new employer gives it to you?
    Provide your name, address, and social security number.
    Calculate how many withholding allowances to claim.
    Sign and date the form.


  1. Your employer should send you your W-2 form before February 31st.
    Yes
    No


  1. If no, when should they send it to you by?


  1. Rate your favorite parts of being a member of a community from 1 to 5.

          1 2 3 4 5    
      Public School System   
      Public Libraries   
      Public Parks   
      Police and Fire Departments   
      Roads, traffic lights, buildings   


  1. The ______ is a federal agency that is responsible for collecting taxes for the US government.
    Fire Department
    Internal Revenue Service (IRS)
    Zac Brown Band
    NC Department of Revenue





Michelle Lourcey