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1.05BM Teens and Taxes

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Student Activity Packet

Analyze: Should They File a Tax Return?

Learning Objectives

Students will be able to:

  • Identify key facts about taxes and the tax cycle

  • Explain who qualifies to be claimed as a dependent for tax purposes

  • Determine whether or not a person is required to file taxes

National Standards for Personal Financial Education

Earning Income

  • 8a: Explain the difference between earned and unearned income

  • 11a: Evaluate the benefits and costs of gig employment, such as driving for a cab or delivery service

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Student Activity Packet

Analyze: Should They File a Tax Return?

Learning Objectives

Students will be able to:

  • Identify key facts about taxes and the tax cycle

  • Explain who qualifies to be claimed as a dependent for tax purposes

  • Determine whether or not a person is required to file taxes

National Standards for Personal Financial Education

Earning Income

  • 8a: Explain the difference between earned and unearned income

  • 11a: Evaluate the benefits and costs of gig employment, such as driving for a cab or delivery service

QUESTION OF THE DAY: How much tax refund money went unclaimed by 1.5 million Americans who didn’t file their taxes?

5 min

Answer the question on the first slide in the space below. Then, compare your answer to the answer on the second slide. Finally, follow your teacher’s directions on how to answer the follow-up questions on the last slide.

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How much tax refund money went unclaimed by 1.5 million Americans who didn’t file their taxes?$ Dollars

REFERENCE: Dependents

Whether or not you’re a dependent can impact your tax situation and the people who might claim you as a dependent. Review the reference to learn about who qualifies as a dependent. Then, answer the question.

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Only U.S. citizens can be claimed as a dependent for tax purposes.

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Create an imaginary profile for someone who CAN be claimed as a dependent and someone who CANNOT be claimed as a dependent. Be sure to include their age and at least TWO details that explain why they can or cannot be claimed as a dependent.

Can Be Claimed:

Cannot be Claimed:

REFERENCE: Do I Need to File a Tax Return?

8 min

As a teen, filing a tax return can be a mostly straight-forward process. However, you may be wondering how that process changes if someone claims you as a dependent or if you are a self-employed worker or household employee. Read through this reference to learn more about what to do in these scenarios. Then, answer the questions.

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Tip: The first question requires information from this resource and the Updated Tax Figures resource.

Which of the following people is/are legally required to file a tax return?

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Pitanje 29
29.

All of the following people can be claimed as a dependent for tax purposes EXCEPT…

Pitanje 30
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You are required to file a tax return in all of the following scenarios EXCEPT…

Pitanje 31
31.

What is the purpose of the self-employment tax (SECA)?

Pitanje 5
5.

The resource mentions that if the IRS owes you a refund, you won’t be penalized if you file your tax return late. Why might you want to file your tax return on time anyway?

Pitanje 6
6.

When filling out a W-4 form, in what situation would a teen want to claim exemption from federal income taxes being withheld from their paycheck? What is the benefit of doing so?

Pitanje 7
7.

What is the amount of the self-employment tax (SECA) and how does it compare to FICA taxes?

Pitanje 8
8.

Can Tim be claimed as a dependent?

Pitanje 9
9.

Is this person legally required to file a tax return?

Why or why not?

Pitanje 10
10.

If no, should they file a tax return? Explain your reasoning.

Pitanje 11
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Can they be claimed as a dependent?

Pitanje 12
12.

Is this person legally required to file a tax return?

Why or why not?

Pitanje 13
13.

If no, should they file a tax return? Explain your reasoning.

Pitanje 14
14.

Can Mason be claimed as a dependent?

Pitanje 15
15.

Is this person legally required to file a tax return?

Why or why not?

Pitanje 16
16.

If no, should they file a tax return? Explain your reasoning.

Pitanje 17
17.

Can Kathryn be claimed as a dependent?

Pitanje 18
18.

Why or why not?

Pitanje 19
19.

If no, should they file a tax return? Explain your reasoning.

Pitanje 20
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Can they be claimed as a dependent?

Pitanje 21
21.

Is this person legally required to file a tax return?

Why or why not?

Pitanje 22
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If no, should they file a tax return? Explain your reasoning.

Pitanje 23
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Can Ren be claimed as a dependent?

Pitanje 24
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Is this person legally required to file a tax return?

Why or why not?

Pitanje 25
25.

If no, should they file a tax return? Explain your reasoning.

Pitanje 26
26.

Can Tori be claimed as a dependent?

Pitanje 27
27.

Is this person legally required to file a tax return?

Why or why not?

Pitanje 28
28.

If no, should they file a tax return? Explain your reasoning.