Amanda Volz brings you a Teacher Tip video on the activity ANALYZE: Should They File a Tax Return?.  In this activity, students learn who can be claimed as a dependent as well as analyze ten scenarios to determine whether the person is legally required to file a tax return. Amanda provides some tips on how she customizes this activity to get students moving and discussing the material!

For all of NGPF's Taxes resources, visit the TAXES unit page!

About the Author

Amanda Volz

Amanda joins the NGPF Team with over 20 years of experience teaching personal finance. During that time, she led her students to hundreds of thousands of dollars in scholarships, won multiple awards, and most importantly, impacted the financial lives of thousands of high school students. Amanda prides herself on being an educational leader and is constantly looking for innovative ways to make the classroom relevant, rigorous, and fun. She is a passionate advocate for financial education and has been a long-time member of the NGPF community. Fun fact - Amanda was NGPF’s first teacher account! When Amanda isn’t working, she enjoys cooking, gardening, and traveling with her husband and two children.