Gross Income Vs. Net Income

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What is Gross Income?

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Gross income is the total amount of money you earn before any deductions are taken out.

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What is Net Income?

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Net income is the amount of money you take home after all deductions and taxes have been subtracted from your gross income.

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If Angel worked 7 hours at $15 per hour, what is his gross income?

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Angel's gross income is $105 (7 hours x $15/hour).

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CCSS.7.EE.B.3

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What are deductions?

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Deductions are amounts of money that are subtracted from your gross income, such as taxes and insurance.

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CCSS.7.NS.A.1D

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How do you calculate Net Income?

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Net Income = Gross Income - Total Deductions.

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CCSS.7.RP.A.3

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If David's gross income is $127.25 and his deductions are $25.20, what is his net pay?

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David's net pay is $102.05.

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CCSS.6.NS.B.3

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What is the total amount of Marco's deductions if he has Federal Income tax: $44, Social Security tax: $23, Medicare tax: $5, and Health Insurance: $24?

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Marco's total deductions are $96.

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CCSS.3.OA.D.8

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True or False: Gross income is the amount an employee is paid after deductions and taxes.

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False. Gross income is the amount an employee earns before deductions.

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CCSS.7.RP.A.3

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True or False: Net income is the total amount of money you earn before deductions are applied.

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False. Net income is the amount you earn after deductions.

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CCSS.HSN.RN.B.3

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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 actually take home after deductions.