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Council for Economic Education

Econ Ed Link: Why Cities Provide Tax Breaks

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Like the state and federal government, local governments offer tax incentives to businesses to help solve economic and/or environmental problems. In this activity, students will explore three different cities and determine what...
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Bankrate

Bankrate: Sales Tax: Definition, How It Works, and How to Calculate It

For Students 9th - 10th
Forty-five states and many local government impose sales taxes on most goods and some services. This article explains the difference between sales taxes and income taxes, and how sales taxes are levied.