Teaching Taxes

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Teaching Taxes

Use this educational product to teach students:

  • the basics of taxation
  • their rights and responsibilities as taxpayers
  • why they pay taxes and how these taxes are used
  • how to complete a simple tax return

The learning material

The learning material consists of:

  • a teacher's manual (electronic only)
  • a student workbook

Topics include:

  • History of taxes in the world
  • Canada's tax system and the Taxpayer Bill of Rights
  • Understanding taxes
  • Employment and taxes
  • Completing a tax return

This learning material:

  • is suitable for high school and post-secondary students
  • can be used in economics, accounting, business, mathematics, consumer education, social studies, and second language courses
  • contains 180 minutes of instruction and exercises
  • is flexible and easy to teach
  • promotes financial literacy

Sample material – Teaching Taxes

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Date modified:
2019-01-15