Learn about taxes
Everyone has to navigate the tax filing process at some point, but not all tax situations are the same. Learn about how to prepare and file taxes through the following simulations to remove the fear of Tax Day, forever!
Learners! Here are 3 short videos to get you started on your taxes learning journey. Click the arrows to navigate between videos.
TurboTax Simulation
Click the Filing Your Taxes simulation to begin. Once you have completed the first simulation, select one or more of the remaining simulations to explore how different life situations can impact your taxes.
20-25 min
Filing Your Taxes
Carlos learns how to file his taxes using tax preparation software.
5-10 min
Tax Credits for Families
Martin helps his family claim child deductions that they have missed in the past.
5-10 min
Taxes for Gig Workers
Chinwe is surprised to learn her gig-economy job is considered self-employment and that she needs to pay taxes.
5-10 min
Taxes for Students
Dana learns how to report tuition statements from her school and about claiming student loan interest and educational expenses on her taxes.
5-10 min
Taxes for Investments and Cryptocurrency
Ailani learns her responsibilities in reporting earnings from investments and cryptocurrency on her taxes.
Testimonials
Let's hear what students and educators are saying about our program.
The TurboTax Simulation has given me more confidence related to future tax filings by providing me with practical, hands-on experience in preparing and filing taxes. It allowed me to understand the process and identify potential deductions that my family might be eligible for, which I may not have been able to do on my own.
Cristian (Student)
New Hampshire
The TurboTax simulation helped the students to understand the process of completing their taxes as most of them are starting to do their own taxes. Students started to take a more active role in their own finances, rather than allowing their parents to take the lead, because they had the knowledge to help support their process.
Ms. Boye-Doe (Educator)
California
My biggest takeaway from the TurboTax Simulation was the importance of planning ahead and taking all relevant deductions into account. This knowledge will allow me to better understand the tax system and make informed decisions that will save me money.
Dianna (Student)
Florida
A critical problem that our students face is not having had experience of the “real world” before they are suddenly thrust into it at 18. The TurboTax Simulation allows them to “get their feet wet” in a low-stakes manner and learn about some of the essential adult requirements of life they will be facing!
Ms. Lobato (Educator)
California
The TurboTax Simulation has given me more confidence related to future tax filings by providing me with practical, hands-on experience in preparing and filing taxes. It allowed me to understand the process and identify potential deductions that my family might be eligible for, which I may not have been able to do on my own.
Cristian (Student)
New Hampshire
The TurboTax simulation helped the students to understand the process of completing their taxes as most of them are starting to do their own taxes. Students started to take a more active role in their own finances, rather than allowing their parents to take the lead, because they had the knowledge to help support their process.
Ms. Boye-Doe (Educator)
California
My biggest takeaway from the TurboTax Simulation was the importance of planning ahead and taking all relevant deductions into account. This knowledge will allow me to better understand the tax system and make informed decisions that will save me money.
Dianna (Student)
Florida
A critical problem that our students face is not having had experience of the “real world” before they are suddenly thrust into it at 18. The TurboTax Simulation allows them to “get their feet wet” in a low-stakes manner and learn about some of the essential adult requirements of life they will be facing!
Ms. Lobato (Educator)
California
Interested in learning more?
You can also learn about taxes through Intuit for Education with bite-sized, simulated activities that utilize real-world tax tools like TurboTax and QuickBooks.
Intuit for Education is a free financial literacy platform that offers a flexible and interactive curriculum with real-world tools to get students excited about finances and empower them to become the most financially savvy generation.