Gross Income Vs. Net Income

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What is a deduction?

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A deduction is money taken out of your income.

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

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What is gross income?

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Gross income is the total amount of money you earn.

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If Adam earns $13 for each lawn he mows and mows 37 lawns, what is his gross income?

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His gross income is exactly $481.

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CCSS.3.OA.A.3

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What is net income?

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Net income is the amount of money you receive after deductions are subtracted from your gross income.

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CCSS.7.RP.A.3

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What does net income represent?

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Net income represents the amount of money you have after taxes.

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What is the difference between gross income and net income?

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Gross income is the total earnings before deductions, while net income is what you take home after deductions.

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What is an example of a deduction?

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Taxes taken from your paycheck are an example of a deduction.

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CCSS.RI.4.8

CCSS.RI.5.8

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RL.6.1

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How do you calculate net income?

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Net income is calculated by subtracting total deductions from gross income.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3D

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What does 'after tax' mean in relation to income?

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'After tax' refers to the amount of money remaining after all taxes have been deducted.

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CCSS.7.RP.A.3

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What is the formula for calculating gross income?

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Gross income = Total earnings before deductions.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3B