Lesson Plan: Tax Basics

In this lesson plan, students will understand the basics of taxation and its impact on their daily lives, learn about their state tax A tax is a mandatory payment or charge collected by local, state, and national governments from individuals or businesses to cover the costs of general government services, goods, and activities. system, and be able to compare it to other states in the U.S.

All TaxEDU lesson plans are designed for students in grades 9-12, are free, and include an assessment and assessment key.

Download the materials above to get started and view our case study, Average vs. Marginal Tax Rates, to learn more.

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