Where does your money go before you get it? This comprehensive, low-prep unit teaches students exactly how taxes and paychecks work — from reading their first pay stub to understanding W-2 forms to comparing tax brackets. Students calculate real deductions, analyze sample pay stubs, create their own from scratch, and discover where every tax dollar goes. WHAT’S INCLUDED:• 6 Complete Lessons building from basics to tax bracket analysis • Realistic sample pay stub with guided walkthrough • Bla