Understanding Financial Literacy and Taxation Quiz

Test your knowledge on taxation, retirement accounts, loans, and more with these 16 essential questions.

#1

What is the purpose of a W-2 form?

To report income earned from self-employment
To report income earned as an employee
To report investment income
To report income earned from rental properties
#2

Which of the following is NOT a type of tax?

Income tax
Sales tax
Health tax
Property tax
#3

What does APR stand for in finance?

Annual Payment Rate
Average Percentage Return
Annual Percentage Rate
Average Payment Return
#4

What is the main purpose of a 401(k) retirement account?

To provide health insurance during retirement
To provide a source of income during retirement
To allow tax-free withdrawals
To allow tax-deferred contributions
#5

What is the purpose of a Form 1099?

To report dividends and interest income
To report earned income from employment
To report rental income
To report capital gains
#6

What does the term 'liquidity' refer to in finance?

Ability to convert assets into cash without significant loss
Ability to invest in long-term assets
Total value of assets owned
Total value of liabilities owed
#7

What is the purpose of a Form W-4?

To report income earned from self-employment
To report income earned as an employee
To calculate federal income tax withholding
To calculate state income tax withholding
#8

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a traditional IRA?

Contributions may be tax-deductible
Earnings grow tax-free
Withdrawals are taxed as ordinary income
Penalty-free withdrawals before age 59½
#9

What is the term for the difference between total revenue and total expenses?

Net profit
Gross income
Net income
Operating income
#10

Which of the following is a deductible expense on a tax return?

Entertainment expenses for personal use
Medical expenses exceeding a certain percentage of income
Gifts for family members
Home mortgage interest
#11

Which of the following is a regressive tax?

Property tax
Income tax
Sales tax
Estate tax
#12

What is the purpose of a Roth IRA account?

To allow tax-deferred contributions
To provide health insurance during retirement
To provide a source of income during retirement
To allow tax-free withdrawals
#13

Which of the following is an example of a capital gain?

Interest earned on a savings account
Dividends received from stocks
Profit from selling stocks for more than their purchase price
Salary earned from employment
#14

Which of the following is NOT a type of tax-favored retirement account?

IRA
401(k)
Roth IRA
CD
#15

What is the term for a loan that uses the borrower's car as collateral?

Home equity loan
Auto loan
Mortgage
Title loan
#16

Which of the following is NOT a type of retirement plan?

401(k)
403(b)
457(b)
529

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