Taxation is based on the Tax Code, the laws that have been passed. In general, it is a percentage of income, with the higher incomes paying a higher percentage, up to 50%. Certain things and costs can be deducted from income and certain items are a credit against taxes.
Ethics is the branch of philosophy most likely related to completing and sending income taxes, as it involves questions about what is morally right or wrong in terms of fulfilling one's civic duty to contribute to the government through taxation.
Taxable income is the amount on your 1040 federal income tax return page 2 Line 43 and is used to determine the correct amount of your federal income tax liability for the tax year 2010 after your income tax has been completed correctly to line 44 $$$$????
The sum of money placed on a persons property or income by the government is referred to as taxes. In the United States, these taxes are federal and state taxes.
This action of completing and sending income taxes to the federal government by April 15 is more closely related to political philosophy, as it involves concepts of government authority, taxation, and civic duty.
so that the government can pay bills as they come due
American citizens' healthcare paid for by the Federal government.
Income tax is something that every person who works has to pay. The amount you pay will depend on the job you have and how much money you earn. Income tax is sent in to the state you live in as well as the federal government. At the end of the year an income tax statement will be sent home with you from work or you will receive it in the mail. This statement will be used to determine if you will receive a tax refund when you file your taxes.
If SSI is the only income that you and your spouse, if married, receive then you will not be required to file an income tax return for the Federal Government.
Unemployment benefits are subject to federal income tax in every state. However, in 2009, the first $2400 per person is exempt from federal income tax.
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If your employer pays part of your personal income directly to the government, that is called withholding taxes.
No such thing...young or old...the tax is based on income and your age is irrelevant.