pretax

American  

[pree-taks] / priˈtæks /

adjective

1. prior to the payment of taxes.

   pretax income; bonds earning 12 percent pretax.

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Etymology

Origin of pretax

First recorded in 1940–45; pre- + tax

Example Sentences

Despite a more than $2 billion fuel cost increase, the airline said it expects to post a $1 billion pretax profit in the second quarter.

From Barron's • Apr. 21, 2026

“If you have other pretax IRA money, part of the conversion becomes taxable,” says Sinnett.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 9, 2026

Overall, Gilead reported a pretax profit of $9.8 billion on revenue of $29 billion in 2025.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

Excluding certain items, the metric fell $92.9 million to $327.5 million, partly reflecting a $32.5 million pretax charge related to the write-off of excess raw potatoes in its international segment.

From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026

The bank has currently booked 6.588 billion rand pretax in provisions, suggesting the need for a top-up, the analysts write.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026