Net Income vs. Gross income

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Gross income is...

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the total amount an employee earns before deductions are applied.

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What is net income?

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the amount an employee is paid after deductions and taxes.

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If Tyrone works 20 hours a week at $9 an hour, what is his gross income?

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$180

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If Hank has an hourly rate of $13 and works 22 hours, what is his gross income before deductions?

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$286

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What are deductions?

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Amounts taken out of an employee's gross income for taxes, insurance, etc.

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If Hank's deductions are $85, what is his net income if his gross income is $286?

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$201

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What is the difference between gross income and net income?

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Gross income is before deductions; net income is after deductions.

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If an employee earns $300 gross income and has $50 in deductions, what is their net income?

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$250

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What does it mean if an employee's net income is less than their gross income?

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It means deductions have been taken out.

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If an employee earns $11 per hour and works 26 hours, what is their gross income?

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$286