pretax
adjective
pre·tax
ˌprē-ˈtaks 
variants
or pre-tax
: existing before provision for taxes : before taxes are deducted
pretax earnings/profits
The most common self-directed plans, 401(k) plans, leave it up to employees to voluntarily contribute part of their pretax salary.—
Ellen E. Schultz
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The company implemented employee-separation programs in 2024, incurring a total pretax expense of $157 million, as part of strategic restructuring efforts.
—Quartz Bot, Quartz, 12 Dec. 2024
For 2024, the calculation divides your 2023 pretax balance by an IRS life expectancy factor.
—Kate Dore, Cfp®, CNBC, 11 Dec. 2024
Sticking with pretax retirement contributions over the aftertax (Roth) kind might damage the 20% pass-through deduction for the self-employed.
—Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
These noncash charges will reduce GM's net income but will not affect its adjusted pretax earnings.
—Mark R. Weaver, Newsweek, 4 Dec. 2024
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Quartz Bot, Quartz, 12 Dec. 2024
For 2024, the calculation divides your 2023 pretax balance by an IRS life expectancy factor.
—Kate Dore, Cfp®, CNBC, 11 Dec. 2024
Sticking with pretax retirement contributions over the aftertax (Roth) kind might damage the 20% pass-through deduction for the self-employed.
—Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
These noncash charges will reduce GM's net income but will not affect its adjusted pretax earnings.
—Mark R. Weaver, Newsweek, 4 Dec. 2024
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“Pretax.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pretax. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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