Taxes

Taxes are a fact of life.

**Title of Resource » Principles of a High-Quality State Revenue System Location of resource Issues & Research » Budget & Tax ** Intended use: teacher information resource Resource attachment:http://www.ncsl.org/?TabId=12673
 * Creator of resource** National Conference of State Legislatures.
 * Description of resource** It explains where taxes came from and why we need them. It also explained what a State Revenue system is and where the money comes from.
 * Applicable TEK(s)): **103.243 (B) identify types of taxes at the local, state, and national levels and the economic importance of each.
 * Resource type : extension article

Title of Resource Fact Sheet:Taxes Location of resource State and Local Taxes Creator of resource U.S. Terasury Description of resource It gives a** It gives descriptions of all the different types of taxes. It gives examples of what each tax consist of. Intended use: teacher information resource Resource attachment:http://www.treas.gov/education/fact-sheets/taxes/state-local.shtml**
 * Applicable TEK(s)**103.243 (B) identify types of taxes at the local, state, and national levels and the economic importance of each.
 * Resource type : web page

**Title of Resource:** Tax Tips
 * Location of resource:** daveramsey.com
 * Creator of resource:** Dave Ramsey
 * Description of resource:** This website lists easy to understand steps and tips on how to keep more of your money. This tells of what tax credits someone may qualify for and how to claim them.
 * Applicable TEK(s)** : 103.243 (5) The student analyzes relationships between the economic system and consumer actions. The student is expected to: (B) identify types of taxes at local, state, and national levels and the economic importance of each.
 * Resource type :** web page
 * Intended use:** teacher information resource
 * Resource attachment:** [|**http://www.daveramsey.com/tax-tips/new-baby/**]

**Title of Resource:** How to Pick the Right Tax Preparer
 * Location of resource:** You tube
 * Creator of resource:** Saber Hacer
 * Description of resource:** This video includes helpful things to know when choosing a tax preparer. An IRS employee is included on the video for professional advice. It also emphasizes that no matter who prepares your taxes you are ultimately responsible for your taxes.
 * Applicable TEK(s)** 103.243 (5) The student analyzes relationships between the economic system and consumer actions. The student is expected to: (B) identify types of taxes at local, state, and national levels and the economic importance of each.
 * Resource type :** video
 * Intended use:** class activity, teacher information resource, student information resource
 * Resource attachment:** [|**http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nuZALS5aBJg&feature=related**]


 * Title of Resource:** Tax Information with a Mother's Touch
 * Location of resource:** Taxmama.com
 * Creator of resource:** Eva Rosenberg
 * Description of resource:** This site gives information and answers tax questions in easy to understand language. It also includes a useful tax calendar to keep up with tax deadlines. There is also an area where you can post your own questions.
 * Applicable TEK(s)** 103.243 (5) The student analyzes relationships between the economic system and consumer actions. The student is expected to: (B) identify types of taxes at local, state, and national levels and the economic importance of each.
 * Resource type :** web page
 * Intended use:** teacher information resource, student information resource
 * Resource attachment:** [|**http://taxmama.com/**]

Location of resource** University of Minnesota Extension Applicable TEK(s)** 103.243 (5) The student analyzes relationships between the economic system and consumer actions. The student is expected to: (B) identify types of taxes at local, state, and national levels and the economic importance of each. Intended use: teacher information resource Resource attachment:http://www.extension.umn.edu/distribution/resourcesandtourism/components/6080a.html**
 * Title of ResourceA World Without Taxes — Tax Basics
 * Creator of resource**Scott Loveridge, Liz Templin, Carole Yoho, and Nancy Lenhart
 * Description of resource It explains why taxes are important. It also has charst that explain how we benefit from having tazxes and the resources we have because of them.
 * Resource type : web page

Location of resource Retirement Living Information Center Creator of resourceRetirement Living Information Center Description of resource It shows how each state differs from state taxes. It gives percentage of how each state taxes items. Applicable TEK(s)** 103.243 (5) The student analyzes relationships between the economic system and consumer actions. The student is expected to: (B) identify types of taxes at local, state, and national levels and the economic importance of each. Intended use: student resource Resource attachment:http://retirementliving.com/RLtaxes.html
 * Title of Resource Taxes by State
 * Resource type : web page

Title of Resource** Taxes 101: Five Basic Ideas Applicable TEK(s))** 103.243 (5) The student analyzes relationships between the economic system and consumer actions. The student is expected to: (B) identify types of taxes at local, state, and national levels and the economic importance of each. Intended use: student information resource Resource attachment:http://taxes.about.com/od/taxplanning/a/taxbasics.htm**
 * Location of resource** About.com Guide
 * Creator of resource;**William Perez
 * Description of resource It explains how the government is involved, It then breaks down some of the taxes and what they are used for.
 * Resource type : web page

Location of resource CNNMoney.com Creator of resource CNN Description of resource It explains what is a tax. How much to withheld in order not own money. There is a quiz that the students can take. Applicable TEK(s)** 103.243 (5) The student analyzes relationships between the economic system and consumer actions. The student is expected to: (B) identify types of taxes at local, state, and national levels and the economic importance of each. Intended use: class activity,****Resource attachment:http://taxes.about.com/gi/o.htm?zi=1/XJ&zTi=1&sdn=taxes&cdn=money&tm=193&gps=47_11_1088_823&f=10&su=p284.9.336.ip_p504.3.336.ip_&tt=2&bt=0&bts=1&zu=http%3A//money.cnn.com/pf/101/lessons/18/page1.html**
 * Title of Resource Money 101 Tax Lesson
 * Resource type : web page

Location of resource YouTUBE Creator of resource** Center for Freedom and Prosperity Foundation Applicable TEK(s)** 103.243 (5) The student analyzes relationships between the economic system and consumer actions. The student is expected to: (B) identify types of taxes at local, state, and national levels and the economic importance of each. Intended use: teacher information resource, student resource Resource attachment:** media type="youtube" key="zTTMLH9jsag" height="197" width="300" []
 * Title of Resource Flat Tax vs. National Sales Tax
 * Description of resource It gives pro and cons of having a flat or National Sales Tax. It explained what each tax stands for and who it will benefit.
 * Resource type : video