Taxes – An Overview of Taxation in America

Categories: Personal Finance

About Course

“Nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes”

Paying taxes is part of life in the modern world, including here in the US. In this course we will discuss:

What taxation is and the common taxes Americans pay
Income tax and income tax returns
Health Savings Accounts
Educational Savings Accounts
Tax advantaged retirement accounts like 401(k) and IRAs
Estate Planning and Gifts

Course Content

Introduction to Taxation in America
An overview of the tax system in the US

Introduction to Taxation in America – Lecture

Income Tax
Income taxes and filing a tax return is a yearly ritual for Americans. Learn more about the Income Tax system and get familiar with a tax return.

Special Tax Topics
Learn about Health Savings Accounts, tax advantaged retirement accounts, estate planning and more