Dealing with Taxes. Tierra de Oportunidad Module 17. LAES: Latino Adult Education Services Project

• Main Authors: Kissam, Ed, Dorsey, Holda
• Format: Web Resource
• Language: English
• Published: 1997
• Subjects: 353 Project; Adult Basic Education; Adult Literacy; Basic Skills; California; English (Second Language); Immigrants; Learning Modules; Lesson Plans; Literacy Education; Money Management; Tax Credits; Tax Deductions; Tax Rates; Taxes; California

This module, which may be used as the basis for a workshop or as a special topic unit in adult basic education or English-as-a-Second-Language (ESL) courses, addresses how to file and pay federal income taxes. Topics covered include the following: defining tax-related vocabulary; analyzing tax credits and selecting the most appropriate ones; listing tax form preparation steps; charting U.S. income; working in teams; locating, analyzing, and using resources; and researching online. Basic skills addressed include thinking skills, personal qualities, using resources, interpersonal skills, using information, and working with systems. The module contains the following: teaching points for the instructor; sample learning activities; a list of 12 resources; a sample lesson plan consisting of objectives, learners and context, room setup, materials needed, tasks to do ahead, media used, and steps for conducting the lesson; role-play materials; and pre- and postassessments. (KC)