Does lowering the corporate tax rate help create jobs in the United States? Learners explore the top pro and con arguments and quotes relating to the issue. They read background information about the creation of the federal corporate...

Churches have been tax-exempt since the founding of America, but should they be? Pupils ponder the question as they browse the website in preparation for a class debate or discussion. They research the history of tax-exemption for...

Do school vouchers for private schools improve public school education, or do they lead to worse academic performance? Scholars read the top four pros and cons to decide if school vouchers are a good idea. They also participate in an...

Should immigrants who illegally reside in the United States be eligible for citizenship? With information about undocumented immigrant population estimates, sanctuary cities, and unaccompanied immigrant children, pupils consider the pros...

Former President Barack Obama reformed the United States' health care system with Obamacare, but is the new legislation good for America? Scholars read a historical timeline about the passage of health care reform laws and compare United...

Almost 600,000 Americans are arrested each year for marijuana possession. Pupils decide if marijuana should be legalized for recreational use after reading state-by-state laws and the top pro and con arguments. The resource also includes...

Did you know there are seven Articles and 27 Amendments to the US Constitution? Explore each and every one of them, including the Bill of Rights and other rights around the world, in a super neat US Constitution interactive. 

Tenzing Norgay, the Sherpa man who made history when he reached the summit of Mount Everest with Sir Edmund Hillary, is the focus of an informative article. Class members read about Norgay's perspective on the way up the mountain, the...

Popular culture often portrays the Feds as the most fearsome of law enforcement agencies. Yet, someone charged with a crime is considerably more likely to end up in a state court. The lesson, one of six covering the Organization of the...

Supreme Court justices debate the meaning of the US Constitution, but we expect teachers to explain it to scholars with far less training and experience. A daunting task for sure, but it's not insurmountable with resources that simplify...

Should Social Security be privatized, or is the government program fine just the way it is? Scholars read pro and con arguments and watch videos to learn more about the debate topic. Pupils also have an opportunity to interact with other...

In this online interactive history worksheet, students respond to 10 short answer and essay questions about years between World Wars I and II.

Information about taxes including paying taxes, filing a return, audits, tax planning.

The IRS provides a collection of articles and factsheets regarding the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC). Content includes an overview of the EITC, the way to find out if you qualify, information for employers, law changes and more.

This site provides tax information about each state in the United States simply by clicking on the name of the state. Links further down the page can be used to find specific state taxes, such as payroll and sales taxes.

This site explores the basics of taxes including finding your tax bracket, income tax calculator, earned income tax, state taxes, states with no income tax, and capital gains.

CCH Business Owner's Toolkit answers questions about self-employment taxes because "even if you don't hire anyone else to help you run your business, you're always going to have at least one employee, and that would be yourself."

KPMG provides a wide range of professional business services, ranging from consulting, financial and tax services. They can help a business with almost all aspects of their corporation.

TaxHistory.com provides a detailed look at the development and history of the federal income tax. Content addresses the roots of the federal income tax with the 1894 Income Tax Act, the reasoning behind the 16th amendment, the two uses...

In a conversational tone, the IRS answers many of the questions an individual would have when filing income tax returns for the first time. Many features are helpful even to experienced taxpayers, e.g., an IRS withholding calculator, a...

A comprehensive resource that provides background information and opinions of the U.S. Tax Court. Includes links to downloadable forms.

Website dedicated to pro and con arguments on controversial issues examines whether or not religious institutions (churches, mosques, Synagogues, etc.) should remain tax exempt. Includes pro and con arguments, quotes, background...

This site provides information on the fees involved in leasing an automobile. The following terms are defined: First Payment, Security Deposit, Aquisition Fee, Disposition Fee, Sales Tax, Down Payment, Documentation Fee, Registration...

This site from Uncle Fed's Tax board explains withholding tax from wages and salaries. Mentions various forms that are used when filing taxes.