Explore the new half credit Personal Finance course standard, Understanding Taxes. There will be a deep dive into key indicators including defining basic tax terminology, the purpose and types of taxes, computing taxes, analyzing tax forms, evaluating how taxes impact disposable income, computing gross earnings, payroll deductions, and net pay, and filling out an individual income tax return form. Potential lesson plans will be demonstrated as well as best practices and lots of no cost resources. This session is geared to those on the Personal Finance Track, but open to anyone to attend.