Curated OER
Debt and Deficits
Students identify, research and interpret the national debt and deficits of the past through today and why it has risen significantly in the last 20 years. They analyze the size and impacts and discuss the various policy measures for...
Curated OER
Finding Sales Tax
Seventh graders investigate sales tax. Following a teacher demonstration, they find sales tax and the total cost of items. In groups, classmates choose items from a menu that they would like to purchase. Each student figures the sales...
CNN
Cnn Money: Tax Guide
Information about taxes including paying taxes, filing a return, audits, tax planning.
Auburn University
Auburn University: Glossary of Political Economy Terms: Fiscal Policy Defined
This definition of fiscal policy, prepared by Dr. Paul Johnson of Auburn University, is a very thorough definition of the concept, including hyperlinks to related topics.
Cynthia J. O'Hora
Mrs. O's House: Gas and Diesel Taxes
Students will evaluate whether federal tax on gas and diesel fuels should stay the same or increase based on data researched and write persuasive letters to their local papers and legislators urging them to take their stance.
Other
Save Wealth: 31 Ways to Reduce Taxes
The Wealth Preservation, site Savewealth.com provides a list of 31 tax breaks.
Other
Bdo Seidman, Llp: Home Page
BDO Seidman, LLP is considered a middle tier accounting firm. Learn about this company and their plan for the future. They focus on tax, assurance, financial advisory services, and WaveBend solutions.