The government collects money from people when they work. This money is called taxes. Some of the money is used to pay for things everyone uses, like roads, schools, teachers, and police. Some taxes also help pay for things like Air Force jets and Social Security, which gives people money when they are old and retire. When you get a paycheck from your job, you might see things like FICA, Medicare, Fed Tax, and St Tax. These are all different types of taxes that help pay for things.
