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gross income

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noun

gross incomes plural
  1. Accounting. total revenue received before any deductions or allowances, as for rent, cost of goods sold, taxes, etc.


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In addition to reducing or eliminating the enhanced senior deduction, higher gross income can trigger a Medicare premium increase, additional taxes, or a reduction in the itemized deduction for medical costs.

From MarketWatch Jun. 30, 2026

For 2021-22 she had a gross income of £140,496, paying just over £51,500 in income tax.

From BBC Jun. 1, 2026

For a retiree like yourself, keeping housing costs closer to 20% to 30% of your gross income is considered safe.

From MarketWatch May 11, 2026

Consider a 74-year-old couple with $800,000 in annual adjusted gross income who makes a $20,000 charitable gift.

From Barron's May 9, 2026

“Well, first let’s look at your personal gross income from lawn cutting, shall we? It’s really the only figure that counts for this aspect of your operation.”

From "Lawn Boy" by Gary Paulsen

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