This resource gives an overview of adoption law with links to key primary and secondary sources.

This lesson plan will help students understand the methods of filing tax returns and the advantages of preparing and transmitting tax returns electronically.

This lesson plan will help students understand that people have difficulty agreeing on a fair tax because of different values and priorities.

This lesson plan will help students understand the rights of taxpayers and the procedures the IRS uses to process tax returns.

The Department of Finance Canada is responsible for providing the Government of Canada with analysis and advice on economic and financial issues in Canada. Be sure to check out the Budget and Tariffs and Taxes areas.

The Tea Party movement was organized in February 2009, in protest to Obama's stimulus package. This article discusses the movement's link to the original Boston Tea Party, personalities identified with the the movement and their aims....

Rome's great strength was her brilliance in governing. Read how she organized and governed her provinces. The "law of nations", ius gentium, evolved into consistent justice throughout Roman lands.

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.

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.

A good discussion of the economic theories of Henry George. He had definite ideas of how to tax property, and the value of free trade.

This CNN article, "Yeltsin, Economy, Both Trying to Recover," discusses the forced changes in Russia, tax troubles, corruption, inflation, and more.

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.

A very interesting discussion of the potential problems that plagued the implementation of the Social Security Act. Read about the cases brought before the Supreme Court which gave Congress the constitutional ability to tax and spend for...

July 23, 1846 Henry David Thoreau is arrested and jailed for civil disobedience against the Massachusetts Poll Tax. Take a look at the events of that day as well as the life and legacy of Thoreau.

This lesson plan will help students understand refunds, amounts due, and recordkeeping requirements.

This lesson plan will help students understand that they have basic responsibilities as taxpayers.

Read about Julius Caesar's reforms of the Roman government in this passage from William Morey's 1901 textbook.

This lesson plan will help students understand why the Internal Revenue Service was instituted, how it functions, how it has changed over the years, and the ways it helps taxpayers today.

Read a thorough essay discussing the many important decisions handed down by the Supreme Court while John Marshall was Chief Justice. There are hyperlinks to each of the decisions.

George W. Bush is the 43rd President of the United States. He was sworn into office January 20, 2001, after a campaign in which he outlined sweeping proposals to reform America's public schools, transform our national defense, provide...

In this section of a chapter in William Morey's 1901 textbook, you will find out about Marius and his reorganization of the Roman army.

A good overview of the policies of the Republican administrations in the 1920s that promoted favorable conditions for U.S. industry. Read about how these policies were a disaster for the farm economy.

In this entry from Morey's 1901 textbook the decline of the Roman Empire is presented. The Severi emperors ranged from bad to worse, with the exception of Alexander Severus.

The Whiskey Rebellion was an early challenge to the new United States government. Read about the importance of whiskey in the back country and the need for the United States to find sources of revenues. This is a story of east vs. west,...