HMRC launch ‘Tax Matters’ educational site

“Tax Matters” is the new educational website from HM Revenue & Customs, aimed particularly at young people aged between 11 and 19, although also being a resource for anyone wishing to learn more about taxation and public services.

The main areas explored on the site are Income Tax, National Insurance and ‘Tax & Society’, an exploration of how the government gets and spends its money. This is all done through the use of interactive resources, such as videos, games and quizzes, along with key facts, figures and info.

PSHE (Personal, Social, Health and Economic) education will become a statutory part of the National Curriculum by 2011 so this is a great resource for both teachers and students.