Tax Quizzes
Test your tax knowledge with short, factual quizzes. Every answer cites an official IRS source, your score is instant, and there is no sign-up. These quizzes are educational and are not tax advice.
Tax Filing Basics (2025)
The essentials of filing a 2025 federal return: filing statuses, the standard deduction, key forms and deadlines.
Tax Credits (2025)
Child Tax Credit, EITC, education credits, the Saver’s Credit and more, with refundable vs nonrefundable explained.
Self-Employed & 1099 Taxes (2025)
Self-employment tax, Schedule C and SE, quarterly estimates, the QBI deduction, the home office and mileage, and 1099s.
Deductions: Standard vs. Itemized (2025)
When to itemize, the standard deduction, Schedule A, the SALT cap, mortgage interest, charitable and medical deductions.
Capital Gains & Investments
Short vs long term, the 0/15/20% rates, wash sales, the $3,000 loss limit, Schedule D and Form 8949, dividends and the home-sale exclusion.
Retirement Accounts & Taxes (2025)
Traditional vs Roth, 401(k) and IRA limits, RMDs, the 10% early-withdrawal tax, the Saver’s Credit and rollovers.
Tax Deadlines, Extensions & Penalties
The filing deadline, Form 4868 extensions, failure-to-file vs failure-to-pay penalties, interest, estimated taxes and payment plans.
W-2 vs. 1099: Worker Classification
Employee vs independent contractor, W-2 vs 1099-NEC, withholding and FICA vs self-employment tax, the common-law test and Form SS-8.
IRS Audits, Notices & Recordkeeping
How long to keep records, audit types, the CP2000 notice, responding to the IRS, the statute of limitations and the Taxpayer Bill of Rights.
Tax Forms 101
What each common form and schedule is for: 1040, W-2, W-4, W-9, the 1099 family, 1098, 1095-A and Schedules A, B, C, D and SE.
Choosing a Tax Preparer
PTINs and credentials, representation rights, the IRS preparer directory, ghost-preparer red flags and how to report misconduct.
Quizzes are for general education only and do not constitute tax advice. Answers reflect IRS guidance; rules and figures can change.