SINCE 1828
pretax
adjective
pre·tax
| \ ˌprē-ˈtaks
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variants:
or pre-tax
Definition of pretax
: 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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pretax
adjective
English Language Learners Definition of pretax
: before taxes have been taken away from a total
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pretax
adjective
pre·tax
| \ ˌprē-ˈtaks\
Legal Definition of pretax
: existing or occurring before the assessment or deduction of taxes
pretax income pretax contributions
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