Length = 1 weeks
You will understand different tax structures and will calculate taxes from the tax brackets.
Students will:
- Describe generally the current US progressive and flat tax arguments
- Calculate taxes using the tax brackets
- Look up taxes using the Tax Tables
Lesson 5.1 Tax Explained at Lunch
In 2005, Congress came under fire for using tax dollars to build a $320 million bridge that would service an island of 50 people.
Lesson 5.2 Calculating Taxes
“No taxes can be devised which are not more or less inconvenient and unpleasant.” -George Washington
L5.3 Using Tax Tables
“Those who expect to reap the blessings of freedom, must…undergo the fatigues of supporting it.” -Thomas Paine
Helps & Hints:
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