Tax FUNdamentals

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    NEW Course! “Although people do not always consider taxes, learning and mastering all the details can be a lot of fun! At first, taxes might seem scary, but understanding exactly how they work takes the fear out of it. I look forward to sharing tax intricacies with you!” ~ Prof. Patrick Stein

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    Tax Fundamental tax time for the tax online course
    InstructorProf. Patrick Stein
    Content LevelsGrades 6-7 • Middle School
    Grades 7-8 • Junior High
    Grades 9-10 • Lower High School
    Grades 11-12 • Upper High School
    Course Length16 Weeks
    Live Webinars Held OnWednesdays, 4:00 - 4:50 PM Pacific - 8/13/25 - 12/12/25
    Additional ComponentsAsynchronous Option
    Presentation Option

    Have you ever watched your parents get anxious about taxes? Unfortunately, it’s very common for people to be afraid of the tax code. According to a study from CNET, 44% of tax filers are “anxious and fearful” about filing taxes. Don’t be part of that statistic! 

    Through the knowledge that this course provides, you will be able to answer questions like:
    – What is an excise tax?
    – Do I owe any use tax?
    – Am I eligible for the Earned Income Credit?
    – And, of course: Do I need to file a tax return?

    In this course, we will cover the fundamentals of the United States tax system. We’ll explore the types of tax and the many factors that go into how federal income tax is calculated.

    We will also cover some topics related to taxes on the state level! You will also get the opportunity to present about how your home state (or any state you find interesting) tax code works.

    This course will help give you the confidence to file your own taxes in the future!

    Disclosure: This course does not count towards becoming a registered tax preparer. Tax preparers are individuals who can prepare taxes on behalf of other people & businesses.

    Taught by Prof. Patrick Stein

    What to expect in the Required section in the classroom each week:

    • At least two relevant learning activities, such as class discussions or tax return activities

    What to expect in the Highly Suggested & Optional sections in the classroom each week:

    • Curated resources, including websites & videos, are provided to excite learners and to add depth to the subject matter.

    What to expect during the weekly webinar:

    • Weekly webinars are 50 minutes long. Webinars are recorded and are available for students with schedule conflicts.
    • Primary instruction and guided discussions are provided during live webinars.
    • Active Participation (via the microphone and chat) in online class discussions.

    Before taking this course, students should be able to: 

    • Read at a solid 8th-grade level or above
    • Be comfortable with arithmetic & percentages
    • Write up to 2 paragraphs independently

    Students should be willing to:

    • Be prepared for the webinar.
    • Actively participate (via the microphone and chat) in the class discussion.
    • Respond with positive and encouraging comments on their classmates’ posts in the classroom forums.

    Required books & materials:

    • None.