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Lesson Plan
Internal Revenue Service

Understanding Taxes: The Social Security Act of 1935

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This very complete lesson plan explains the history of the Social Security Act of 1935, its history and importance to the elderly during the Great Depression, and its importance today. Everything necessary to teach the lesson plan and...
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Lesson Plan
Internal Revenue Service

Understanding Taxes : The Wealth Tax of 1935 and the Victory Tax of 1942

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This lesson plan from the Internal Revenue Service gives the history of the progressive income tax which helped fund the social programs implemented during the Great Depression, and the war effort after the country joined the Allies in...
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Website
Bankrate

Bankrate.com: Taxes

For Students 9th - 10th
This site explores the basics of taxes including finding your tax bracket, income tax calculator, earned income tax, state taxes, states with no income tax, and capital gains.