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Question 1
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Dependents
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Document employees complete to determine federal tax withholding.
Filing Status
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Money deducted from gross pay before taxes are calculated, such as 401(k) or HSA contributions.
Itemized Deductions
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Determines tax rates and withholding, including options like Single, Married Filing Jointly, or Head of Household.
Pre-Tax Contributions
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People supported financially by the taxpayer, often children or elderly family members.
Gross Pay
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Extra amount requested to be withheld from each paycheck to cover taxes.
Additional Withholding
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Amount of income remaining after subtracting pre-tax deductions from gross pay.
W-4 Form
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Reduces taxable income by a fixed amount based on filing status.
IRS Tax Tables
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Specific expenses, such as mortgage interest or charitable donations, that reduce taxable income.
Taxable Income
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Total earnings before any deductions like taxes or benefits.
Standard Deduction
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Used by employers to calculate withholding based on pay frequency and W-4 information.
Question 2
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Scenario: You are single, have no dependents, and contribute $300 monthly to a 401(k). Your gross monthly income is $4,000.
Calculate your taxable income.

Question 3
3.

Scenario: You are single, have no dependents, and contribute $300 monthly to a 401(k). Your gross monthly income is $4,000. Would you expect higher or lower tax withholding compared to someone filing as Married Filing Jointly? Explain why.
Please answer in a complete sentence or sentences, or your answer will be marked wrong.

Question 4
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Scenario: A married couple has three children under 17 and earns $60,000 annually. They claim all dependents on the W-4.
How much can they reduce their annual tax withholding by claiming dependents?

Question 5
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Scenario: A married couple has three children under 17 and earns $60,000 annually. They claim all dependents on the W-4.
How much can they reduce their annual tax withholding by claiming dependents?

Question 6
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You expect to receive $10,000 in freelance income this year but are unsure of the tax implications.Should you request additional withholding in Step 4(c) of the W-4? Why?

Question 7
7.

You expect to have $20,000 in itemized deductions this year, which exceeds the standard deduction for your filing status. Your gross annual income is $75,000.
Calculate your taxable income after accounting for itemized deductions.

Question 8
8.

You expect to have $20,000 in itemized deductions this year, which exceeds the standard deduction for your filing status. Your gross annual income is $75,000.
Explain why adjusting your withholding on the W-4 for itemized deductions can help you manage your take-home pay more effectively.

Question 9
9.
  1. The W-4 form determines how much federal tax is from your paycheck.
  2. The form [blank2] summarizes your yearly earnings and the taxes withheld.
  3. [blank3] are pre-tax deductions that lower your taxable income, such as 401(k) contributions.
  4. Each qualifying dependent under 17 reduces tax withholding by [blank4] dollars.
  5. Filing status options include[blank5], [blank6], and [blank7].
  6. Adjustments for [blank8] are reported in Step 4(b) if they exceed the standard deduction.
  7. A [blank9] allows you to request extra withholding in Step 4(c).
  8. Taxable income is calculated by subtracting [blank10] from your gross pay.
  9. The IRS uses [blank11] to calculate how much tax should be withheld.
  10. [blank12] taxes vary by state and can use flat rates or tax brackets.
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