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The Hows of Taxes

There are 14 modules in the Hows of Taxes. Each module focuses on a different set of tax concepts and includes interactive activities, tutorials, simulations, and assessments.
The Hows of Taxes modules
Module 1: Payroll Taxes and Federal Income Tax Withholding
Module 2: Wage and Tip Income
Module 3: Interest Income
Module 4: Dependents
Module 5: Filing Status
Module 6: Exemptions
Module 7: Standard Deduction
Module 8: Claiming Child Tax Credit & Credit for Other Dependents
Module 9: Tax Credit for Child and Dependent Care Expenses
Module 10: Education Credits
Module 11: Earned Income Credit
Module 12: Refund, Amount Due, and Recordkeeping
Module 13: Electronic Tax Return Preparation and Transmission
Module 14: Self-Employment Income and the Self-Employment Tax