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pretax

adjective
pre·​tax | \ˌprē-ˈtaks \
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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1917, in the meaning defined above

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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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