Internal Revenue Service
Irs: Refund, Amount Due, and Recordkeeping
This lesson plan will help students understand refunds, amounts due, and recordkeeping requirements.
Internal Revenue Service
Irs: Electronic Tax Return Preparation and Transmission
This lesson plan will help students understand the electronic preparation and transmission of tax returns.
Internal Revenue Service
Irs: Why Pay Taxes? Lesson Plan
This instructional activity will help students understand the basic rationale, nature, and consequences of taxes.
Internal Revenue Service
Irs: The Taxpayer's Responsibilities Lesson Plan
This lesson plan will help students understand that they have basic responsibilities as taxpayers.
Internal Revenue Service
Irs: Evolution of Taxation in the Constitution Lesson Plan
This lesson plan will give students an overview of the role and purpose of taxes in American history.
Internal Revenue Service
Irs: Progressive Taxes Lesson Plan
This lesson plan will help students understand that progressive taxes can have different effects on different income groups.
Internal Revenue Service
Irs: Regressive Taxes Lesson Plan
This lesson plan will help students understand that regressive taxes can have different effects on different income groups.
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau: Understanding Jobs, Teens, and Taxes
Students review Internal Revenue Service webpages and respond to questions to explore the relationship between working and taxes.
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau: Becoming Familiar With Taxes
Students match tax types to definitions and then apply their knowledge to tax scenarios. Includes teaching guide and student handouts.
Independence Hall Association
American Government: Financing State and Local Government
Taxes are collected by federal, state, and local governments to pay for a wide variety of services. This article helps students understand where their tax money goes.