gross income

American  

noun

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

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Example Sentences

That’s true even if their adjusted gross income exceeds the official levels that allow for a straightforward Roth contribution.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 9, 2026

Taxpayers with adjusted gross income of $500,000 provided 57% of itemized charitable giving in 2022, while those with income of $1 million or more accounted for about 48%, the report said.

From Barron's • Mar. 17, 2026

This time, her need is more urgent because she’s back in the office and the wait could potentially be longer now that her family’s gross income is higher.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 2, 2026

From April, taxpayers with more than £50,000 of gross income from self-employment or rental income in the 2024-25 tax year will need to comply with Making Tax Digital rules which will replace self assessment.

From BBC • Jan. 30, 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