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Lesson Plan
Internal Revenue Service

Irs: Methods of Filing Lesson Plan

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This lesson plan will help students understand the methods of filing tax returns and the advantages of preparing and transmitting tax returns electronically.
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Lesson Plan
Internal Revenue Service

Irs: Your First Job Lesson Plan

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This lesson plan will help young scholars understand that they are responsible for paying income taxes through withholding as they earn income and that it is important that they keep accurate records of their earnings and expenses.
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Lesson Plan
Internal Revenue Service

Irs: The Irs Yesterday and Today Lesson Plan

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This lesson plan will help learners 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.
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Lesson Plan
Internal Revenue Service

Irs: The Politics of Taxation Lesson Plan

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This lesson plan will help students understand that taxation involves a compromise of conflicting goals and that lobbyists can influence lawmakers' decisions about taxes.
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Internal Revenue Service

Irs: How Taxes Influence Behavior Lesson Plan

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This lesson plan will help students understand how taxes may influence the way people spend and save their money.
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Lesson Plan
Internal Revenue Service

Irs: Payroll Taxes and Federal Income Tax Withholding Lesson Plan [Pdf]

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This lesson will help students understand the withholding of payroll and income taxes from pay.
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Lesson Plan
Internal Revenue Service

Irs: Federal/state/local Taxes Lesson Plans

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This lesson plan will help students understand that federal, state, and local governments need revenues to provide goods and services for their residents.
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Lesson Plan
Internal Revenue Service

Irs: Direct and Indirect Taxes Lesson Plan

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This lesson plan will help students understand that a tax levied on one person or group may ultimately be paid by others.
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Lesson Plan
Internal Revenue Service

Irs: Wage and Tip Income Lesson Plan [Pdf]

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This lesson plan will help students understand that wage and tip income is taxable.
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Lesson Plan
Internal Revenue Service

Irs: Interest Income Lesson Plan [Pdf]

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This lesson plan will help young scholars understand that most interest income is taxable.
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Lesson Plan
Internal Revenue Service

Irs: Dependents Lesson Plan [Pdf]

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This lesson plan will help students understand who is a dependent and how the number of dependents affects taxable income. Requires Adobe Reader [PDF].
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Unit Plan
Internal Revenue Service

Irs: Payroll Taxes and Federal Income Tax Withholding

For Students 9th - 10th
Payroll taxes include the Social Security tax and the Medicare tax. Social Security taxes provide benefits for retired workers, the disabled, and the dependents of both. The Medicare tax is used to provide medical benefits for certain...
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Lesson Plan
Internal Revenue Service

Irs: Payroll Taxes and Federal Income Tax Withholding Lesson Plan

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This lesson plan will help learners understand the withholding of payroll and income taxes from pay.
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Lesson Plan
Internal Revenue Service

Irs: Wage and Tip Income

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This lesson plan will help students understand that wage and tip income is taxable.
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Lesson Plan
Internal Revenue Service

Irs: Standard Deduction Lesson Plan

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This lesson plans will help students understand the standard deduction and how it affects income that is subject to tax.
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Lesson Plan
Internal Revenue Service

Irs: Claiming a Child Tax Credit Lesson Plan

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This lesson plan will help students understand the child tax credit and additional child tax credit.
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Lesson Plan
Internal Revenue Service

Irs: Dependents Lesson Plan

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This lesson plan will help students understand who is a dependent and how the number of dependents affects taxable income.
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Activity
Internal Revenue Service

Internal Revenue Service (Irs)

For Students 9th - 10th
The Internal Revenue Service is the nation's tax collection agency. Explore this site to find tax statistics, recent news, and specific tax information for individuals, businesses, charities, and nonprofits.
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Website
Internal Revenue Service

Irs: Online Services and Tax Information for Individuals

For Students 9th - 10th
In a conversational tone, the IRS answers many of the questions an individual would have when filing income tax returns for the first time. Many features are helpful even to experienced taxpayers, e.g., an IRS withholding calculator, a...
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Website
Internal Revenue Service

Irs: Earned Income Tax Credit (Eitc)

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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Website
Internal Revenue Service

Internal Revenue Service: Frequently Asked Questions and Answers

For Students 9th - 10th
Hundreds of questions about taxes are answered here. FAQs are sorted by category, subcategory, and keyword.
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Handout
Internal Revenue Service

Internal Revenue Service: Sole Proprietorships

For Students 9th - 10th
A definition of a sole proprietorship, along with links to the relevant forms that must be filed with the IRS.
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Primary
Internal Revenue Service

Internal Revenue Service: Historical Documents Relating to Alphonse (Al) Capone

For Students 9th - 10th
Access the documents held by the Internal Revenue Service related to the prosecution of Al Capone for tax evasion.