IRS Summertime Tax Tip 2014-25, August 29, 2014
Did you know there¡¯s a free, online program to help teachers and students ¨C or others who may be interested ¨C learn the ¡°hows¡± and ¡°whys¡± of taxes? The IRS calls it ¡°.¡± It was designed by the IRS and teachers to make learning about federal taxes as easy as A-B-C.
- Accessible (web-based)
- Brings learning to life
- Comprehensive
Here are six more reasons to check out the Understanding Taxes program:
- There are thirty-nine lessons available 24/7 on IRS.gov. The program helps you learn with lessons that are easy, relevant and fun.
- The site map is user friendly. You can quickly look through the program and skip to the part you want.
- A series of tax tutorials guide you through the basics of tax preparation. Another feature is a chance to test your knowledge through tax trivia. There¡¯s also a glossary of tax terms.
- If you¡¯re a teacher, you can customize the interactive program to fit your own style. You can use your own lesson plans and plan your own activities. It¡¯s easy to add to your school¡¯s curriculum.
- You don¡¯t need to register or login to use the program. You can take a break and return to where you left off whenever you choose. Just take note of the page and lesson number before you leave the page.
- The program is a great way to learn about the history and theory of taxes in the USA.
You can use the program anytime during the year. Just visit IRS.gov and type ¡°Understanding Taxes¡± in the search box. The IRS usually updates the content each fall so that it reflects current tax law and tax forms.
IRS YouTube Videos:
- Understanding Taxes ¨C |