Tax Words in English | How Taxes Work in the United States | Intermediate ESL Lesson

Taxes in the United States are extremely complicated...even native English speakers get confused! In this lesson we go over tax words in English like gross income, AGI, marginal tax brackets, tax credits, deductibles, and much more! We'll also learn some idioms perfect for intermediate ESL students.
Vocabulary:
Tax season
April 15
Deadline
IRS (Internal Revenue Service)
Tax Return
To file (taxes)
paystub/paycheck
Gross salary
AGI - adjusted gross income
deduction
W2
Employee
1040 Individual Income Tax Form
1099 Miscellaneous Information
Self-employed
To owe taxes
To get/receive a tax refund
Audit
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How long does it take you to do taxes in your country?

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Thank you for posting this! I am another ESL teacher and taxes are complicated.

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Thanks, Amanda! I hope it's helpful!

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Very important to know that for life

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We agree! Even though doing your taxes is no fun, it is essential 🤓

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One doubt?