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Module 1: Payroll Taxes and Federal Income Tax Withholding Lesson PlanModule 1: Payroll Taxes and Federal Income Tax Withholding Lesson Plan
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Module 1: Payroll Taxes and Federal Income Tax Withholding

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Students complete lessons and worksheet to identify the different types and uses of payroll taxes. They examine how federal income taxes are used, determine the difference between gross and net pay, and determine how employers withhold and remit taxes. They look at Form W-4 and its purpose.

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taxes, income, income tax, social security, medicare

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income taxes, withholding payroll, social studies, w-2 forms, payroll taxes
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Resource Details

Grade
9th - 12th
Subjects
Math
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Resource Type
Lesson Plans
Audience
For Teacher Use
Duration
2 days
Instructional Strategy
Research
Year
2014
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