In this simulation, you will be able to practice completing a tax return form (1040-EZ Form) by using a W-2 (a form containing a summary of earnings). Following the links below to complete two simulations: (1) Cicely King; (2) Monica Lindo. When you are working through the simulations, if you need to go back to the previous page, use the back arrow. Many of the pages have buttons at the bottom to show you the W-2 form or the Tax Form.

Cicely King - Simulation 2

Understanding Taxes - Simulation: Using Your W-2 to File Your 1040EZ

1. Which tax form did you use? ________________________________ hi

2. Your W-2 states that you earned ____________ from your job.

3. The amount of tax withheld was ________________.

4. Based on your tax return, the amount of your tax for the year is ___________.

5. Do you get a refund or do you owe money? ________ How much? ______

Monica Lindo - Simulation 7-A

https://apps.irs.gov/app/understandingTaxes/hows/mod07/sim_mod07a_01.jsp

1. Which tax form did you use? W-2

2. Your W-2 states that you earned ______________ from your job.

3. You file your taxes as_______ and you _____ be claimed as a dependent on someone else's taxes.

4. _______ is the amount of Federal taxes that were withheld.

5. How many exemptions did you claim? ________________

6. What is your standard deduction? ___________________

7. My total tax was? _________________________

8. Do you get a refund or do you owe money? ________________ How much? _____________