Completing a W-4 Lesson Plan by Jamie Allen
Summary of the lesson Introduce students to W-4’s –Why do I need to complete a W-4? –Purpose of W-4 and its’ tax implications Demonstrate how to complete a W-4 –Show W-4 samples & effects of claim –Students complete sections on W-4 at the Smartboard and answer interactive questions –Independently explore a simulation and review a completed W-4 online Assign: complete a W-4 form worksheet
Integrating Technology Smartboard Software –Complete a section of the W-4 on the board –Answer questions in an interactive game on the board MS Excel— show effects on paycheck depending on what is claimed 0,1,2, etc. Internet –Simulations –Worksheet –Tips on W-4’s