Lesson Plan: Not All Taxes Are Created Equal Download Lesson Plan Download Assessment Download Assessment Key Print this page Download Lesson Plan Download Assessment Download Assessment Key Subscribe Support our work Overview In this lesson plan, students will discover why there are better and worse ways for governments to raise a dollar of revenue. Students will compare the economic impact of the three basic tax types—taxes on what you earn, buy, and own—including three specific taxes within each category, and learn about the basics of “dynamic scoring,” one tool economists can use to compare the economic and revenue impact of different tax policies. All TaxEDU lesson plans are designed for students in grades 9-12, are free, and include an assessment and assessment key. Download the materials above to get started and view our primer, Not All Taxes Are Created Equal, to learn more. Related Glossary Terms Capital Gains Tax, Corporate Income Tax, Dynamic Scoring, Estate Tax, Excise Tax, Gross Receipts Tax, Individual Income Tax, Inheritance Tax, Payroll Taxes, Progressive Tax, Property Tax, Sales Taxes, Static Scoring, Tax Bracket, Value-Added Tax (VAT), Wealth Tax View Full Glossary Banner image attribution: Business, investment or financial report review, hand holding pen reviewing bar graph information data print on paper with green bokeh in the background. Stay informed with the latest TaxEDU resources! Subscribe or follow us to learn about new videos, primers, podcast episodes, and more. Share Tweet Share Email
