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Module 8-Tax Credit for Child and Dependent Care Expenses Lesson PlanModule 8-Tax Credit for Child and Dependent Care Expenses Lesson Plan
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Module 8-Tax Credit for Child and Dependent Care Expenses

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Students explain the tax credit for child and dependent care expenses. They distinguish between a tax deduction and a tax credit. They see how the tax credit for child and dependent care expenses affects the tax liability.

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taxes, the irs

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irs, taxes, social studies
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Grade
11th - Higher Ed
Subjects
Social Studies & History
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Resource Type
Lesson Plans
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For Teacher Use
Duration
2 days
Instructional Strategy
Simulation

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