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February 18, 2026

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Sarah wants to build credit but has no loan history. Her parents agree to be legally responsible for her loan if she misses payments. What role are her parents taking? (1 point) Responses A beneficiary A beneficiary A pr...
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A teen finds credit card applications in their name that they did not apply for. What agency should they call to report this identity theft and get help protecting their credit? (1 point) Responses The Internal Revenue S...
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A criminal steals a minor's personal data to open fake accounts. This is done before the child is old enough to check their own credit. What specific type of identity theft is this? (1 point) Responses Revolving account...
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When did Paulo Freire die
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Why would someone decide to itemize their deductions instead of using the standard deduction? (1 point) Responses They want to use a much simpler method for filing their taxes. They want to use a much simpler method for...
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Which type of investment account lets money grow without taxes until it is withdrawn in retirement? (1 point) Responses A Certificate of Deposit (CD). A Certificate of Deposit (CD). An interest-bearing savings account. A...
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When can a college student file as an independent taxpayer instead of being claimed as a dependent? (1 point) Responses If they provide more than half of their own financial support. If they provide more than half of the...
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What is 'dividend income' for a person who owns stock? (1 point) Responses A portion of company profits paid to shareholders. A portion of company profits paid to shareholders. The interest paid on a loan to buy stock. T...
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Which IRS form shows the scholarship and grant money a student has received? (1 point) Responses Form W-2, Wage and Tax Statement. Form W-2, Wage and Tax Statement. Form I-9, Employment Eligibility. Form I-9, Employment...
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How does a student decide if they or their parents should claim education costs on their taxes? (1 point) Responses Identify who has the higher overall student loan balance. Identify who has the higher overall student lo...
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Why might a gig worker pay more in taxes than an employee who earns the same total pay? (1 point) Responses Gig workers are placed in a much higher tax bracket. Gig workers are placed in a much higher tax bracket. Gig wo...
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How does the Child and Dependent Care Credit help working parents with childcare costs? (1 point) Responses It reduces their final federal income tax bill. It reduces their final federal income tax bill. It increases the...
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What is the main tax difference between gig workers and traditional employees? (1 point) Responses Gig workers generally pay a much lower federal tax rate. Gig workers generally pay a much lower federal tax rate. Gig wor...
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How does the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) mainly help low-income working families? (1 point) Responses It can provide a tax refund even if no tax is owed. It can provide a tax refund even if no tax is owed. It directl...
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What is the main reason to file a tax return with the IRS each year? (1 point) Responses To apply for a new Social Security number from the government. To apply for a new Social Security number from the government. To si...
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How should an investor choose between a taxable account and a retirement account? (1 point) Responses Pick the account that offers the highest possible returns each year. Pick the account that offers the highest possible...
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How can a new graduate best manage their taxes after starting a full-time job? (1 point) Responses Assume they will get a large refund with a higher salary. Assume they will get a large refund with a higher salary. Deduc...
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What should a new gig worker do to manage taxes well and avoid penalties? (1 point) Responses File their taxes only once at the year's end. File their taxes only once at the year's end. Ask the hiring company to handle a...
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For a gig worker, what is '1099 income'? (1 point) Responses Earnings from non-employee contract work. Earnings from non-employee contract work. Profits from selling personal stocks. Profits from selling personal stocks....
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Regarding family tax benefits, what does the EITC acronym mean? (1 point) Responses Employee Income Tax Claim Employee Income Tax Claim Exempt Income Tax Coupon Exempt Income Tax Coupon Estimated Income Tax Check Estimat...
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On a tax return, what does 'gross income' mean? (1 point) Responses The income you earn only from your main employment. The income you earn only from your main employment. Your take-home pay after all taxes have been sub...
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How should a family check if using multiple tax credits offers them a better result? (1 point) Responses They should apply for every credit they can find online. They should apply for every credit they can find online. T...
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How might your tax plan change if you switch from filing single to married filing jointly? (1 point) Responses It combines spousal incomes into new tax brackets. It combines spousal incomes into new tax brackets. It requ...
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If you hold an investment for more than one year, how does this affect the tax rate on your profit? (1 point) Responses It often lowers the tax rate paid. It often lowers the tax rate paid. It delays the time you must pa...
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When completing your annual tax return, you indicate that two children live with you and depend on you financially. What are you doing when you list these dependents? (1 point) Responses Making a claim Making a claim Buy...
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