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Back to School: Bringing Tax Literacy to the Classroom

Jun 24, 2026News Briefingtaxfoundation.org

A TaxEDU webinar scheduled for July 29, 2026 will focus on tax literacy, classroom tax education, and ways to connect current tax policy to students ahead of the new school year.

The session is presented by Zoe Callaway and is aimed at educators, families, and individuals who want to build a better understanding of taxes.

The core issue is that the US tax code is complex, and many adults lack basic tax knowledge. Tax Foundation’s National Tax Literacy Poll found that more than half of US taxpayers over age 18 either do not know or are unsure of basic tax concepts.

The webinar will cover:

  • Why tax literacy matters
  • How to introduce tax education in the classroom
  • How to keep tax topics engaging for students
  • What is happening in current tax policy
  • How current tax policy can be incorporated into lessons
  • Practical ways to make tax concepts easier to understand

The event is scheduled for:

  • Date: July 29, 2026
  • Time: 7 PM EDT / 4 PM PDT

The session is framed as a back-to-school resource for building tax literacy in classrooms, homes, or personal study.

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