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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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David lends money to the federal government by purchasing securities that will pay him back with interest in ten years. What type of investment did he buy? (1 point) Responses Stocks Stocks Bonds Bonds Net Pay Net Pay W-...
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The Thompson family uses $5,000 to purchase assets they hope will increase in value over the next ten years for their daughter's college fund. What is this financial strategy called? (1 point) Responses Budget Budget Cla...
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A family owns a home and must pay a yearly tax to the local government that is based on the house's value. What is this type of tax called? (1 point) Responses Property Tax Property Tax Net Pay Net Pay Claim Claim Invest...
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To get a car loan, Marcus is told the bank needs to review his record of paying back past debts. What is this financial record called? (1 point) Responses Credit History Credit History Net Pay Net Pay Budget Budget Inves...
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In January, your employer gives you a form summarizing last year’s wages and withheld taxes. What is this tax document called? (1 point) Responses W-2 Form W-2 Form Stocks Stocks 1040 1040 Claim Claim
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Sarah bought shares that give her part ownership in a company. She hopes its value will grow. What kind of investment did she make? (1 point) Responses Bonds Bonds A claim A claim A budget A budget Stocks Stocks
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Roberto's paycheck stub shows his gross pay as $2,400, but only $1,850 was deposited into his account. What term describes the $1,850 amount he actually received? (1 point) Responses Credit history Credit history Investm...
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Jennifer spent $200 more than she earned last month. What financial tool can she use to track her income and spending to prevent this from happening again? (1 point) Responses An investment An investment A credit history...
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Which main form do most people use each year to report their income to the IRS and figure out their taxes? (1 point) Responses W-4 Form W-4 Form I-9 Form I-9 Form 1040 Form 1040 Form W-2 Form
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A four-year degree costs $80,000. It leads to a job earning $55,000 a year. A job without a degree earns $30,000. How many years will it take to break even on the education investment? (1 point) Responses 2.7 years 2.7 y...
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What is the minimum payment on a credit card? (1 point) Responses The interest charged for the billing period. The interest charged for the billing period. The full balance you owe on the credit card. The full balance yo...
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What is a deductible in an insurance policy? (1 point) Responses The monthly fee you pay to keep your policy active. The monthly fee you pay to keep your policy active. A special discount you get for being a safe driver....
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Why does a new employee fill out a W-4 form? (1 point) Responses To list their past jobs and personal skills. To list their past jobs and personal skills. To prove they can legally work in the United States. To prove the...
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What is the main goal of an informational interview? (1 point) Responses To learn about a career from someone working in that field. To learn about a career from someone working in that field. To receive a direct job off...
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Your monthly income is $2,500 and your fixed expenses are $1,400. What percentage of your income is left for savings and other spending? (1 point) Responses 44% 44% 40% 40% 56% 56% 60% 60%
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What is the main benefit of automatic monthly transfers to a savings account? (1 point) Responses It eliminates the need to pay your bills. It eliminates the need to pay your bills. It allows for more impulse spending. I...
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Which law requires lenders to state the full cost of a loan to a borrower? (1 point) Responses The Fair Credit Reporting Act The Fair Credit Reporting Act The Truth in Lending Act The Truth in Lending Act The Equal Credi...
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