GOV-260: Analyzing Taxes Worksheet

Scoring Guide

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Part One: Taxes 0/150
Examine the specific taxes listed below.
Identify what each tax is intended to fund
and who determines the tax rate. The first
row has been filled out as an example.
 Arizona State Sales Tax
 Phoenix City Sales Tax
 Maricopa County Sales Tax
 School District Property Tax
 School District Property Tax
(Bonds/Overrides):
 County Property Tax
 Arizona State Income Tax
Part Two: Sales Tax 0/50
Examine the newest sales tax receipt for a
purchase in Phoenix, Maricopa County
located in the assignment. Based on the
information provided on the receipt please
answer the following questions.
1. Total sales tax paid:
2. Amount of sales tax assessed by the
State of Arizona:
3. Amount of sales tax assessed by the

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City of Phoenix:
4. Amount of sales tax assessed by
Maricopa County:
Part Three: Payroll Statement Review 0/50
Review the attached payroll statement.
Based on the statement, how much tax was
collected by the State of Arizona? Describe
the difference between Arizona State
Income tax and Arizona State Sales tax.
Once you have described each tax, add
your personal opinion regarding the
positive or negative nature of state income
and sales tax to all citizens.
Part Four: Utility Bill Review 0/50
Based on the sample utility bill included in
the assignment, what is the total amount of
taxes paid and the total amount of fees paid
by the customer? Also, explain the
difference between an imposed fee and a
tax. Finally, clarify who determines if
utility fees may be increased by this
sample utility company?
Total 0/300

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