IRS Resources

The Hows of Taxes

There are 14 modules in the Hows of Taxes. Each module focuses on a different set of tax concepts and includes interactive activities, tutorials, simulations, and assessments.

Module 1: Payroll Taxes and Federal Income Tax Withholding

Module 2: Wage and Tip Income

Module 3: Interest Income

Module 4: Dependents

Module 5: Filing Status

Module 6: Exemptions

Module 7: Standard Deduction

Module 8: Claiming Child Tax Credit and Additional Child Tax Credit

Module 9: Tax Credit for Child and Dependent Care Expenses

Module 10: Education Credits

Module 11: Earned Income Credit

Module 12: Refund, Amount Due, and Record Keeping

Module 13: Electronic Tax Return Preparation and Transmission

Module 14: Self-Employment Income and the Self-Employment Tax

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