How Much Can I Make?: South Carolina Curriculum Alignment

Here's how How Much Can I Make? aligns with curriculum standards in South Carolina. Use the filters to change the location, set of standards, and grade level.

5141: PERSONAL FINANCE

F: UNDERSTANDING TAXES: Students will examine the impact of taxes on personal finances.

Standards

Defined by Personal Finance Code: 5141 9th-12th Grades and align with How Much Can I Make?

1: Define basic tax terminology (e.g., taxable income, tax credits, exemptions, deductions, itemized deductions, inheritance/estate, withholdings).

2: Explain the purposes and types of taxes at various levels of government in the United States.

3: Compute local taxes on products and services.

4: Analyze tax forms and their purpose, to include W-2, 1099, W-4, and I-9 forms.

6: Compute gross earnings, payroll deductions, and net pay.