NOTE TO STUDENTS:  Before answering the questions, read the information under "Background" below.

 

1.  When are massive tax increases set to take effect?

 

2.  Why are taxes set to increase by such an unprecedented level?

 

3.  What can be done to prevent the 2013 tax increases?

 

4.  Who will be affected if nothing is done about the tax increases?

 

5.  Ask a parent what tax bracket your family is in.  If Congress and President Obama don't act, by how much will your family's tax rate increase?

 

6.  a)  Which of the tax increases do you think will most affect your family?

b)  Ask a parent to answer the same question.  Discuss your answers.

 

7.  How do you think raising taxes on businesses will affect jobs?