pre·tax
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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.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pretax. Accessed 10 May. 2021.
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pretax
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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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The first known use of pretax was in 1917
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