Internal Revenue Service
Irs: The Irs Yesterday and Today Lesson Plan
This lesson plan will help students understand why the Internal Revenue Service was instituted, how it functions, how it has changed over the years, and the ways it helps taxpayers today.
Internal Revenue Service
Internal Revenue Service: Sole Proprietorships
A definition of a sole proprietorship, along with links to the relevant forms that must be filed with the IRS.
Internal Revenue Service
Understanding Taxes : The Wealth Tax of 1935 and the Victory Tax of 1942
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...
Library of Congress
Loc: America's Story: Tax Day (April 15, 1913)
How did this day come to be the national day for taxes being due? What is it for? To find out the answers to these and other questions, visit this site from the Library of Congress.
Internal Revenue Service
Irs: Earned Income Tax Credit (Eitc)
The IRS provides a collection of articles and factsheets regarding the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC). Content includes an overview of the EITC, the way to find out if you qualify, information for employers, law changes and more.
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau: Understanding Jobs, Teens, and Taxes
Students review Internal Revenue Service webpages and respond to questions to explore the relationship between working and taxes.
Other
Spiegel and Utrera: Rules Allowing You to Avoid Gift Taxes
Rules for planning to avoid gift taxes are outlined on this page.
Other
Joint Committee on Taxation
A general explanation of the Joint Committee on Taxation is contained on this website. The members of the committee are listed by name and state. The site aslo describes the responsibilities of this committee.
Other
Premier Payroll Research Library: Fringe Benefits
This article has the employer realize the importance of reporting fringe benefits to the IRS. This explains what fringe benefits are. Lists certain benefits that may be excluded from income as well as others which may not be excluded.
Other
Entrepreneur: Taxing Matters
This Entrepreneur Magazine article provides "Everything you wanted to know about payroll taxes, and then some," and includes a good explanation of FICA (social security and medicare) withholding.
Other
Uncle Fed's Tax*board
Uncle Fed's Tax*Board is a good resource for tax information. On the site, you will find various tax forms, up-to-date tax news, tax help and guidelines, and online resources.
Bankrate
Bankrate: Are Taxes Voluntary?
Provides a commentary on whether paying taxes is voluntary or required. Good information, especially for younger taxpayers. (2001)