Why Tax Literacy Matters with Zoe Callaway of the Tax Foundation

As Vice President of Education at the Tax Foundation, Zoe Callaway oversees TaxEDU, a tax literacy initiative born from a striking discovery: over half of Americans lack basic tax literacy, regardless of age, income, or education level. Even college graduates struggle to identify where the government raises most of its revenue. The consequences are real—people avoid earning more money because they misunderstand how tax brackets work, believing a raise will somehow leave them with less. In this session, Zoe will share what students most misunderstand about taxes, why the Tax Foundation launched its education program, and how teachers can help students grasp concepts that shape everything from their first paycheck to career decisions. Perfect for teachers looking for practical approaches to demystifying a system students will navigate their entire lives.