Federal Income Tax: Explore 30 Lessons across 10 Topics

Introduction to Federal Income Tax Law

• What is Federal Income Tax?
• History of Federal Income Tax
• Tax Code Structure
• Test Your Knowledge: Introduction to Federal Income Tax Law

Filing Status and Requirements

• Determining Your Filing Status
• Who Needs to File a Tax Return?
• When to File Your Federal Tax Return
• Test Your Knowledge: Filing Status and Requirements

Income and Types of Income

• What Constitutes Income?
• Earned vs. Unearned Income
• Taxable vs. Non-Taxable Income
• Test Your Knowledge: Income and Types of Income

Deductions and Credits

• Standard Deduction vs. Itemized Deductions
• Common Tax Deductions
• Tax Credits Overview
• Test Your Knowledge: Deductions and Credits

Adjustments to Income

• IRA Contributions
• Student Loan Interest
• Educator Expenses
• Test Your Knowledge: Adjustments to Income

Tax Brackets and Rates

• Understanding Tax Brackets
• Current Federal Tax Rates
• Marginal vs. Effective Tax Rate
• Test Your Knowledge: Tax Brackets and Rates

Taxable Events

• Capital Gains and Losses
• Dividends and Interest Income
• Retirement Distributions
• Test Your Knowledge: Taxable Events

Self-Employment and Business Taxes

• Self-Employment Tax Basics
• Business Expense Deductions
• Quarterly Estimated Taxes
• Test Your Knowledge: Self-Employment and Business Taxes

Tax Forms and Filing

• Overview of Common Tax Forms
• E-filing vs. Paper Filing
• Amending a Tax Return
• Test Your Knowledge: Tax Forms and Filing

Tax Planning and Strategies

• Year-Round Tax Planning
• Retirement Planning and Taxes
• Tax-Efficient Investment Strategies
• Test Your Knowledge: Tax Planning and Strategies

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