Outline should include

completing an Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Form W-4, including how to manage withholding amounts
reading and interpreting a pay stub
identifying key information on an IRS Form W-2
explaining the basics of tax preparation and the IRS Form 1040
explaining Form 1099 and when it is used.

Process/Skill Questions:

Which department collects federal income taxes in the United States?
The Federal Insurance Contributions Act (FICA) mandates that every taxpayer in the U.S. must contribute to which two government programs?
How much money do you need to earn before an employer must send you an IRS Form W-2?
What is a tax deduction? How does it differ from a tax credit?
When should one itemize instead of taking the standard deduction?

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