Unit
Income, Taxes, and Benefits
Students learn how income, paycheck deductions, and taxes work, and what their earnings can actually buy.
Lessons
There are different ways to earn income, and different compensation plans used by employers. This lesson discusses hourly, overtime, salary, commissions, passive income, and more.
The amount earned at a job isn't the amount available to spend. Learn about gross and net pay and mandatory payroll deductions.
Every employed American is responsible for paying employment and income tax. This lesson focuses on how to determine your tax responsibility, paperwork required for employment, and the progressive tax structure of the IRS.
Total compensation isn't just wages or salary earned. Explore monetary and non-monetary employee benefits, and the pros and cons of common employee benefits.
The amount on your paycheck can buy you more or less "stuff" depending on where (and when) you live. Learn about how cost-of-living, inflation, and purchasing power impact your life and financial future.
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