PFL.SS.3.B
Identify taxes that are deducted from paychecks, including Federal Insurance Contributions Act (FICA) and federal income taxes.
Personal Financial Literacy · Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2010
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taxespaychecksFederal Insurance Contributions Act (FICA)federal income taxesdeductions
Skills
- identify (taxes deducted from paychecks) #dok1
- recognize (FICA and federal income taxes as paycheck deductions) #dok1
- distinguish (various types of paycheck tax deductions) #dok2
- explain (the purpose of paycheck tax deductions) #dok2
Learning Targets
- I can identify taxes that are deducted from paychecks. #dok1
- I can recognize FICA and federal income taxes on a sample paycheck. #dok1
- I can distinguish between types of taxes deducted from my paycheck. #dok2
- I can explain why taxes such as FICA and federal income taxes are withheld from paychecks. #dok2
Big Ideas
- Understanding paycheck deductions allows individuals to make informed decisions about their finances.
- Taxes, such as FICA and federal income tax, are important components that impact take-home pay and financial planning.
Essential Questions
- What taxes are commonly deducted from a paycheck?
- How do FICA and federal income taxes differ?
- Why are certain taxes withheld from employee paychecks?
- How does understanding tax deductions help you plan your personal finances?
- What would happen if required taxes were not deducted from paychecks?