Build student knowledge of tax and the role it plays in Australia’s economy and government decisions. Lesson plans also cover different business structures and the changing nature of work.
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Bank statements as a financial tool
In this activity, students learn that bank statements are a rich source of information and can be used as a money…
Economics & Business
Year 8
AC v9.0
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Starting a job
In this activity, students develop an understanding of the steps they need to take when they start a job and why these…
Economics & Business
Year 8
AC v9.0
activity
Calculating and paying income tax
In this activity, students are introduced to the Pay as you Go withholding system and the tools they can use to find…
Economics & Business
Year 8
AC v9.0
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The Australian taxation system
In this activity, students learn how each of the 3 levels of government (federal, state and local) charges taxes (and…
Economics & Business
Year 8
AC v9.0
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Cash wages and tax
In this activity, students learn what happens if their employer tries to avoid paying tax on their behalf by paying…
Economics & Business
Year 8
AC v9.0
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Your rights and obligations in relation to tax
In this activity, students learn about their rights and obligations in relation to tax from the time they start a job…
Economics & Business
Year 8
AC v9.0
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The taxation system and the principle of honesty
In this activity, students explore the concept of honesty, how honest they are and the consequences of being dishonest…
Economics & Business
Year 8
AC v9.0
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Preparing and lodging a tax return
In this activity, students learn about the information they need and the steps to take to complete a tax return. They…
Economics & Business
Year 8
AC v9.0
activity
What happens after I lodge my tax return?
In this activity, students learn what happens after they have lodged their tax return, such as how long it will take to…
Economics & Business
Year 8
AC v9.0
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Role of businesses in Australia’s taxation system
Students explore the role of businesses in Australia’s taxation system, including how businesses collect, report and…
Economics & Business
Year 8
AC v9.0
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What taxes do you pay and why?
In this activity, students explore how, when, and why young Australians pay taxes, how the taxes they pay are…
Economics & Business
Year 8
AC v9.0
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Your responsibilities in relation to income tax
This activity, which relies heavily on short videos, includes all that students need to know and be able to do to meet…
