Tax Facts by HMRC
Lessons
Activity
Help young people explore the basics about tax and build essential skills as they plan for future life and work.
Age range:
11-17 yrs
Subjects:
Maths, Careers, Business studies, Personal, social, health and economic education (PSHE)
Countries:
England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland
Overview
Introduce pupils aged 11-14 to the topic of taxation and prepare students aged 14-17 for entering the world of work with a lesson full of activities.
Request a school visit from an HMRC employee
Meet Gatsby benchmarks by inviting an HMRC volunteer to answer students' tax questions during a lesson or assembly. Just click the button below to email HMRC.
Request visitWhat you'll get
Register with Tax Fact by HMRC and you can download the following resources.
Introduce pupils aged 11-14 to the idea that being responsible citizens means we all make contributions towards the things that benefit everyone.
You'll get a full suite of free, curriculum-linked resources, including:
- Teacher's Guide
- Classroom presentation with built-in videos
- In-class activity Sheet
- Follow-up activity Sheet
This resource is available for download in English and Welsh.
Works as a lesson or tutorial
The adaptable resources can be used at any time during the academic year, but are particularly relevant during the following awareness dates:
- Global Entrepreneurship Week (18-24 November)
- National Careers Week (3-8 March)
- Global Money Week (17-23 March)
- Financial Literacy Month (April)
- My Money Week (9-13 June)
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