pretax
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of pretax
Example Sentences
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If that amount was invested in an index fund that grows by an average of 8%, in five years they would have nearly $400 in pretax funds that they would not have otherwise had.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026
A newborn in the foster system who gets the $1,000 seed contribution could have roughly $4,000 in pretax dollars in their account at age 18.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026
The German airline’s 2025 pretax profit was broadly in line with expectations despite slightly weaker operating profit due to higher costs, but a higher tax rate reduced net profit more than expected, Zhong says.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026
Mainfreight’s FY26 pretax profit fell 9%, to NZ$350.9 million.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026
Adjusted pretax corporate profits rose almost 4% in the first quarter on the heels of a 26% spike in the fourth quarter and a 19% increase in the 2025 third quarter.
From MarketWatch • May 28, 2026
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