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Understanding Financial Literacy and Taxation Quiz

#1

What is the purpose of a W-2 form?

To report income earned as an employee
Explanation

Income reporting for employees.

#2

Which of the following is NOT a type of tax?

Health tax
Explanation

Non-existent tax category.

#3

What does APR stand for in finance?

Annual Percentage Rate
Explanation

Finance term for interest rate.

#4

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

To allow tax-deferred contributions
Explanation

Tax advantage for retirement savings.

#5

What is the purpose of a Form 1099?

To report dividends and interest income
Explanation

Income reporting for dividends and interest.

#6

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

Ability to convert assets into cash without significant loss
Explanation

Ease of converting assets to cash.

#7

What is the purpose of a Form W-4?

To calculate federal income tax withholding
Explanation

Determines federal income tax withholding.

#8

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

Earnings grow tax-free
Explanation

Earnings in a traditional IRA are not tax-free.

#9

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

Net income
Explanation

Overall profit after subtracting expenses.

#10

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

Home mortgage interest
Explanation

Allowable deduction on taxes for mortgage interest.

#11

Which of the following is a regressive tax?

Sales tax
Explanation

Tax that disproportionately affects lower incomes.

#12

What is the purpose of a Roth IRA account?

To allow tax-free withdrawals
Explanation

Tax-free withdrawals in retirement.

#13

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

Profit from selling stocks for more than their purchase price
Explanation

Earning from selling stocks at a profit.

#14

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

CD
Explanation

Certificate of Deposit is not a retirement account.

#15

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

Title loan
Explanation

Loan secured by the borrower's car.

#16

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

529
Explanation

529 plan is not a retirement plan.

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