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PF.1 Income & Tax
PF Income & Tax
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| human capital | sills, knowledge and experiences possessed by an individual |
| career | a life journey of building and applying skills, knowledge and experiences in paid employment positions |
| job | an activity through which an individual can earn money |
| transferable skills | versatile skills that are applied to personal and professional roles |
| occupation | grouping of jobs that perform similar tasks |
| industry | group of establishments that produce similar products or provide similar services |
| net income | amount of money left once all deductions have been taken from gross income |
| dependent | a person who relies on the taxpayer for financial support |
| employee benefits | products or services provided by an employer that add extra value for the employee beyond wages paid |
| pay stub | outlines gross pay, deductions made to wages, and net pay |
| tax liability | total tax bill |
| Form W-4 | Tells employer how many allowances employee claims so they know how much tax to withhold from an employee's wages; completed by empolyee when they start a new job |
| Form W-2 | Provided to employee by January 31st; Shows amount of money earned and paid in taxes through the previous year |
| Form 1099 | Shows how much unearned income a taxpayer received the previous year |
| 1040EZ | The easiest tax form to complete (federal taxes) |
| allowance | A number used on a W-4 to tell employer how much taxes to withhold from an employee's pay |
| payroll card | Electronically carries the balance of the employee's net income |
| pay period | The length of time for which an employee's wages are calculated (usually week, two weeks, or month) |
| direct deposit | Employer sends employees paycheck amount directly his/her bank account and sends the employee a pay stub |
| April 15 | The day taxes must be filed |