Taxes and Financial Planning Quiz
Correct Answers and Explanations
Question 1: What is the difference between gross income and net income?
Correct: A) Gross income is before taxes, net income is after taxes and deductions
Explanation:
Gross income is your total earnings before any taxes or deductions. Net income is what you actually receive after taxes, insurance, and other deductions.
Question 2: What is a tax deduction?
Correct: A) An amount that reduces your taxable income
Explanation:
A tax deduction reduces the amount of income that is subject to tax, which can lower the total amount of tax you owe.