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Crash Course
Taxes: Crash Course Economics
We've been talking about the unavoidables recently. Last time, we covered Death. This time, it's taxes. So, what are taxes? Why do we pay taxes? What is all that tax money used for? This week, Adriene is going to cover all that and more....
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How Caregivers Can Save On Taxes
Being a caregiver is tough, but you might be missing out on some big tax breaks. Here’s how caregivers can save more this tax season.
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How "No Tax on Tips" Could Backfire
No Tax on Tips is one of the few issues that everyone seems to agree on... except economists!
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IRS Quietly Changes The Rule On How Your Children’s Inheritance Will Be Taxed
The IRS issued Revenue Ruling 2023-2, which had a substantial impact on estate planning, particularly where an irrevocable trust is involved. In the last decade or so, more families have begun utilizing irrevocable trusts to protect...
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The IRS Quietly Changed The Rules On Your Children’s Inheritance I Kiplinger
In March, the IRS issued Revenue Ruling 2023-2, which had a substantial impact on estate planning, particularly where an irrevocable trust is involved. In the last decade or so, more families have begun utilizing irrevocable trusts to...
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Use Your 401K To Delay Getting Social Security I Kiplinger
Your 401(k) can be a bridge from retirement to a higher monthly income.
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How To Hedge Against Tariffs
How to protect your business or investments from the negative financial impacts of tariffs.
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Understanding Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD)?
What is Qualified Charitable Distribution?
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Why should we pay tax?
Pupil outcome: I can explain the different types of tax and arguments in support and counter arguments for equal taxation. Key learning points: - Taxation is the primary method by which governments generate revenue to fund public...
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Can taxes be avoided?
Pupil outcome: I can explain how tax avoidance affects the UK economy and why paying tax is everyone’s responsibility. Key learning points: - Taxation funds essential public services, ensuring universal access to healthcare, education...
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How much of our pay goes to the Government?
Pupil outcome: I can explain what information can be found on a payslip and how much of our pay goes to the Government. Key learning points: - A portion of our earnings is deducted by the Government for taxes like Income Tax and National...
Makematic
Articles of Confederation
The Articles of Confederation created the United States' first government. This foundational document paved the way for the development of a more unified and powerful federal system, under the U.S. Constitution.
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The Stamp Act
The Stamp Act of 1765 imposed the first direct British tax on American colonists, igniting widespread protest and setting the stage for rebellion.
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The Economic Impact of the American Revolution
The American Revolution cost lives, livelihoods and millions of dollars in cold, hard cash. So how did the fledgling United States generate funds, and what impact did the war have on the U.S. economy?
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Shays' Rebellion
In the summer of 1786, the first major armed uprising in the newly formed United States began. Shays' Rebellion was a conflict over debt and taxes that would shake the foundations of the U.S. government.
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Causes of the War of 1812
The War of 1812 pitted the fledgling United States against Great Britain in a second war of independence. But what factors influenced Congress’ contentious decision to declare war in the first place?
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The Seven Years' War: Britain and France Fight for Power
Fought between 1756 and 1763, the Seven Years' War was the first truly global conflict. In this video, learn about how the war reshaped power dynamics between Great Britain and France.
The Business Professor
Ch9. Video 9 - Employer Payroll Tax example
Employer Payroll Tax (Accounting) example
The Business Professor
Depreciation for Tax Reporting - Financial Accounting
Depreciation for Tax Reporting - Financial Accounting
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The Arabic Science of Balancing
The Arabic development of 'the science of balancing' using 'Al-Jabr', which laid the foundations of modern algebra. Maths - History Of Maths A Twig Math Film. Reinforce and extend the learning required by the curriculum. Twig’s context...
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Percentages: Tax Breaks
Where you live could affect how much of your salary is spent on tax. Where in the world has the highest and lowest tax systems, and what is tax spent on? Maths - Number A Twig Math Film. Reinforce and extend the learning required by the...
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The Buildup to the American Revolution
Dr. Forrester talks about taxation, religious freedom, and other important issues that led the colonists to break away from Great Britain.
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Citizens’ Rights and Responsibilities
Dr. Forrester talks about the rights and responsibilities of being a citizen in a community.
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Who Founded the Republican Party?
In the United States’ two-party system, the Republican Party competes with the Democratic Party for political power. But when was it formed and how has it changed over the years?