Topic
Taxes

Learn about taxes from this collection of activities & articles on tax topics including federal income tax brackets & statuses, filing & paying taxes, and receiving a tax return.

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Taxes
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Teaching Tax Basics
Teach tax basics with Banzai’s financial literacy curriculum built for elementary, junior high, and high school students.
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Taxes
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Completing a Tax Return
Filing your tax return doesn't have to be as complicated as it seems.
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Lowering Your Tax Bill
Lower your tax bill with a little extra planning and preparation.
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Tax Planning
Look ahead to the tax consequences of your financial decisions, so you can legitimately meet your minimum tax obligations.
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Your Tax Return Pre-Game
Learn about tax return basics, including filing status, deductions, and credits.
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Federal Income Taxes
Federal Income Taxes are charged on all taxable income in a given year. These funds are used for public goods and services.
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Budgeting
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Donating to Charity
Ensure your donations get to those who need it most.
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Taxes
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Paying Taxes
Go over the what, why, who, when, and how of paying taxes.
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Saving
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Make the Most of Your HSA or FSA
Learn the difference between an HSA and FSA, and predict your health care costs.
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Saving
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What is Net Worth?
Net worth is a subtraction of someone’s liabilities from their assets. And, understanding net worth, makes planning for your future gets a whole lot simpler.
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Federal Income Tax Withholdings Calculator
Calculate your federal income tax withholdings. Is your employer withholding the right amount from each of your paychecks? Find out before tax time!
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How to Teach Income Tax: Lessons & Resources
Use these activities to help your students get a head start on their future taxes.
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Tax Brackets and Statuses
Learn more about how filing statuses and tax brackets impact federal income taxes.
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Saving
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Meet Your 401(k)
If you’re lucky enough to be introduced to a 401(k), you’ll make a friend for life.