A paycheck stub can offer loads of information on the taxes American citizens pay. This resource not only includes analysis of a stub as an activity, but also provides a wealth of informative reading material on such topics as the services taxes pay for, the difference between sales, excise, and income taxes, and the progressive tax system.

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federal tax, state tax, social studies

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Pros

• Very clear and straightforward explanation of subject
• Worksheets incorporate a variety of graphs and diagrams

Cons

• None

Common Core

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