Internal Revenue Service United States Department of the Treasury
Theme 4: What Is Taxed and WhyLesson 4: Direct and Indirect Taxes

 

Activity 1: Classifying Direct and Indirect Taxes

Examine each of the taxes or fees presented below. Classify the tax or fee by clicking Direct or Indirect . To assess your answers, click the Check My Answers button at the bottom of the page.

  1. Driver's License Fees: A fixed dollar amount for each driver; varies from state to state.
  • A.
  • B.
  1. Sales Taxes: A percentage of a product's pretax sales price.
  • A.
  • B.
  1. Personal Income Tax: A percentage of each person's taxable income.
  • A.
  • B.
  1. Business Property Taxes: A percentage of business property value.
  • A.
  • B.
  1. Personal Property Taxes: A percentage of personal property value.
  • A.
  • B.
  1. Payroll Taxes: A percentage of wages and salaries.
  • A.
  • B.

 

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