Features of the First Paycheck, W-4 and W-2 program
This program walks teens through a real-looking first paycheck, one line at a time, and explains gross pay, taxes and withholding. It shows how the W-4 they fill out on their first day sets the federal income tax held back, and how every paycheck adds up to the W-2 they get in January. It is written for teens who are getting ready for a first job or have just started one.
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Your Paycheck
A pay stub with every line explained
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What's Inside
The W-4
See how each choice changes your withholding.
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The W-2
Your year of pay, explained
box by box.
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How the forms connects
From W-4 to paycheck to refund or owe.
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First Job Tips
Your rights, your pay and good work habits
SSN #
Social Security Card
How to get one and keep it safe.
% Savings
See how starting at 16 adds up.
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A–Z Glossary
Every term in plain words.
This program is built for you if any of these sound familiar
Starting a first job
Wondering where your pay went
Filling out a W-4
"This program gave my teenager an easy way to actually see where their paycheck earnings go and explains the employment forms."
quote from a Budget Skills Customer