Financial Literacy Program Quiz 7

Financial Literacy Quiz 7

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1. What is the primary difference between a tax deduction and a tax credit?

A tax deduction reduces taxable income, while a tax credit directly reduces the amount of tax owed

A tax credit can be carried over to future years, while a tax deduction cannot

A tax deduction only applies to business income, while a tax credit is for personal income

A tax credit reduces taxable income, while a tax deduction increases tax owed

2. Which of the following would generally be considered taxable income?

Interest earned on savings accounts

Gifts received from family

Salary and wages from employment

Both salary and interest earned on savings accounts

3. What is the purpose of tax brackets?

To calculate the overall savings an individual can achieve through tax credits

To define tax deductions available to individuals based on their income

To set a fixed rate of tax for all income earners

To determine how much an individual will owe in taxes based on their income level

4. Which of the following tax strategies involves reducing the taxable income through contributions to retirement accounts?

Tax-advantaged accounts

Utilizing tax credits

Capital gains tax strategies

Maximizing deductions

5. What is a common mistake people make when filing taxes?

Overestimating their deductions

Failing to keep accurate records of income and expenses

All of the above

Incorrectly claiming tax credits they are not eligible for

6. What is the advantage of using tax-advantaged accounts like IRAs or 401(k)s?

They provide a fixed tax rate on contributions

They offer tax-free withdrawals in retirement

They automatically guarantee higher investment returns

They allow individuals to reduce their taxable income by contributing funds to the accounts

7. Which of the following is typically included in a tax return filing requirement?

Filing only if you expect a refund

Excluding deductions and credits from the filing process

Only reporting wages from a primary employer

Reporting all sources of income, including wages, investments, and freelance work

8. What is one benefit of using tax preparation software over doing taxes manually?

It eliminates the need to report income

It guarantees a higher tax refund

The software can automatically calculate deductions and credits based on the user's information

It automatically avoids any potential tax audits

9. What is the benefit of tax credits in reducing an individual's tax liability?

Tax credits provide refunds on tax payments made in previous years

Tax credits increase the amount of taxes that must be paid

Tax credits only apply to specific types of income

Tax credits directly reduce the amount of taxes owed, rather than just lowering taxable income

10. When is it generally recommended to seek professional help or use tax preparation software for filing taxes?

When you have complex tax situations such as multiple income streams, investments, or deductions

Only if you owe a significant amount of tax

When your income is below the tax filing threshold

If you are expecting a tax refund

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