As Qatar's economy is based on oil, this article discusses the role petroleum products play throughout the fabric of the country. Information is from Background Notes from the U.S. State Department. Current to 2007.

Read about Sudan's economy and the diversification of that economy. Current information is from the U.S. State Dept. Background Notes.

This Entrepreneur Magazine article provides "Everything you wanted to know about payroll taxes, and then some," and includes a good explanation of FICA (social security and medicare) withholding.

[Free Registration/Login Required] This nonfiction passages describes the Boston Tea Party and the laws passed that led up to this historical event. This passage is a stand-alone curricular piece that reinforces essential reading skills...

This resource from the CIA World Factbook provides a detailed fact sheet of Iraq. The content covers the country's geography, people, government, economy, communications, transportation, military, and transnational issues. It includes...

Young scholars follow each step of fiscal and monetary policy processes, to see the logic of how these tools are used to correct economic instability.

This site provides an overview of the development of the first national income tax, instituted to fund the Civil War.

This letter, from a farmer in 1767, addresses his conceerns regarding the Townshend Duties and their effect on the colonies as a whole.

This is an extensive look at the economy of Chad. Read about the development of its petroleum reserves, although most are dependent on agriculture. A chart is included. Information is from the U.S. State Dept. Background Notes.

Read about the Whiskey Rebellion and what caused farmers to protest to the point of rebellion. Understand why a federal military response was such a grave decision.

Students explore how to use input-output models to analyze national and regional economies. The tutorial consists of class notes, examples, and practice problems. Review exercises and a chapter quiz are included.

Uncle Fed's Tax*Board is a good resource for tax information. On the site, you will find various tax forms, up-to-date tax news, tax help and guidelines, and online resources.

Practice interpreting an Income Statement in this seven-question exercise.

In addition to explaining what sin taxes are, this article focuses on unintended negative consequences of these taxes.

The National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration surveys coastal travel and tourism, which is the largest industry, employer, and foreign-revenue earner in the United States.

The biotechnology industry is comprised of all organizations involved in the development, manufacturing, or marketing of products that are based on bio-molecular research. The industry is closely aligned with the research and development...

This resource provides a brief explanation of operating budgets and provides links about annual budgets.

This website outlines the purpose of the United States Senate Committee on Finance. Check out the hot legislation going through the committee. Don't miss out on any of the press releases too.

Current news on tax issues in the United States. Be sure to check out their tax history Project.

Read about a career in accounting. This website includes information on the education an accountant needs as well as a very brief description of what accountants do.

Using real copies of pay stubs, students will examine them to see where all the deductions go. An extensive teacher's guide can be downloaded - the lessons are also intended for other sections of this website.

A voice of dissent prior to the American Revolution, John Dickenson, a Philadelphia lawyer, was active in protesting British policies. His writings, entitled Letters from a Pennsylvania Farmer, were published in newspapers in 1767 and 1768.

Provides a commentary on whether paying taxes is voluntary or required. Good information, especially for younger taxpayers. (2001)

The strategy behind the Mellon Plan, introduced by the Secretary of the Treasury Andrew Mellon, was to lower taxes to free up money that could be then be invested in business to create jobs and improve the economy ensuring financial...