Introduction
In this chapter you read about government budgets. Each level of government has several sources of revenue. Government leaders must determine their resources and priorities and create a plan for spending. In this activity you’ll find out some of the sources of revenue for local governments.

Destination Title: The Internal Revenue Service’s Tax Interactive

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Directions:
Start at the Tax Interactive home page.

• Click on It’s YourTown.
• Read the information, and then click on The Mayor.
• Read the material on this page and then click on Find Out More.

After you have read through these pages, answer the following questions.