Help Students Learn to Prepare for Tax Season with Free Educational Resources

Preparing lessons can be taxing. These FREE Educational Resources–all aligned to NY State Academic Standards–will help students learn how to prepare for tax season by focusing on taxes, tax forms, tips, discounts, and social security.

Elementary School

We the People: A History

In this lesson plan, students will identify the reasons the colonies fought the American Revolution, describe the meaning of “taxation without representation,” and, explain why the colonies were so angered by British-imposed taxes.

Related NY State Academic Standards: SS.E.1.1, SS.E.1.1A, SS.E.1.2A, and more!

Middle School

Apply taxes, tips and discounts

In this lesson plan, students will learn to apply taxes, tips and discounts by using a proportion and a scale factor.

Related NY State Academic Standards: 7.RP.3

High School

Taxes and Social Security

In this lesson plan, students will be introduced to the federal 1040EZ tax form and practice completing the form using an interactive SMART Board.

Related NY State Academic Standards: CDOS.C.3a.BS.1.A, CDOS.C.3b.HP.8.A, and HPF.FC.C.3.1.B

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