Tax Day Review

Taylor’s job at the smoothie place doesn’t offer health benefits. She makes $13/hr. What issue does this connect to?

What part of the brain helps with memory?

Maya is too anxious to open her tax form. What might help calm her nervous system?

If someone says, “Government shouldn’t get my money,” how would Rousseau respond?

You find out TikTok creators pay taxes too. What does that show?

If your refund is delayed and it stresses you out, what 3 systems are reacting?

Which job sector was mentioned in the article as often lower-paying?

Which group is overrepresented in lower-paying jobs, according to the article?

If stress from taxes impacts brain function AND income inequality affects women more, what does this show?

There are economic benefits to getting married.

Taxes are totally NOT stresfful

Which amendment gave Congress the power to collect income tax?

What’s one reason women’s tax refunds might be smaller on average?

A student says, “My dad gets way more back on his taxes because he owns a thriving business.” What does this show?

Luis's mom does taxes late every year and freaks out. What system is kicking in?

What is a tax refund?

What is the social contract?

Jordan’s family uses their refund to fix their car. Which group did this reflect in the stats?

A student says “Taxes don’t matter until you’re old.” What class concept would challenge that?

If your school buys new Chromebooks with tax money, what concept does that show?

Which Enlightenment thinker believed in natural rights like life, liberty, and property?

Brian works 30 hours a week but didn’t qualify for a refund. Why?

You get $3,000 back and spend it on a PS5, too many Crumbl Cookies, and a Drake concert ticket. Which category is this?

What are some low-paying jobs for women? (multiple choice)

MrBeast tweets: “Refunds are for broke people.” Based on what you learned, how would you respond?

Your teacher says “separation of powers keeps things balanced.” What does that mean in tax policy?

Why might a student from a low-income family care more about their future refund than someone like Kylie Jenner?

What does the sympathetic nervous system do?

Do tax benefits apply to all forms of married couples (same sex, etc.)?

You hear: “People who get refunds are lazy.” Based on the article, what’s the truth behind refunds?

Jasmine gets stressed every time her family talks about money. What part of her brain is likely reacting?

What do Rousseau and the tax system both assume about people?

You hear a student say “I don’t get taxed so this doesn’t matter to me.” What’s the flaw in that thinking?

How does chronic stress affect decision-making?

Amy wants to be a nurse but is worried about pay and benefits. What idea connects to her situation?

If your mom gets $1,000 back and spends it on bills, what does that say about her priorities?

You overhear someone say, “Why should I pay taxes if I don’t use public school?” What idea are they missing?

Zendaya & her sister file taxes. Zendaya gets more back, even though her sister worked longer. What could explain this?

You see a meme: “It’s not real adulthood until you panic over taxes.” What emotion is that referring to?

What is one thing tax money helps pay for?

Which of the following is an example of economic justice?

Who believed in separation of powers to avoid government abuse?

Why do many people get stressed during Tax Day?

Does everyone qualify for tax refunds?