pretax

American  

[pree-taks] / priˈtæks /

adjective

1. prior to the payment of taxes: taxis: tax.

   pretax income; bonds earning 12 percent pretax.

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Etymology

Origin of pretax

First recorded in 1940–45; pre- + tax

Example Sentences

Excluding certain items, the metric fell $92.9 million to $327.5 million, partly reflecting a $32.5 million pretax charge related to the write-off of excess raw potatoes in its international segment.

From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026

Also of interest is a $300 million pretax charge Nike recently announced as part of a plan to “implement certain organizational changes” and boost profits.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 29, 2026

Any money withdrawn from pretax accounts is counted as income for the year, but if the withdrawal is qualified, there’s no 10% early-withdrawal penalty for those under age 59½.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 12, 2026

Shares in Persimmon PSN 7.68%increase; green up pointing triangle rose after the company said pretax profit increased for the year and it guided for growth in the year ahead.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 10, 2026

The silver and gold miner said Tuesday that pretax profit for 2025 jumped to $2.08 billion from $743.9 million in the prior year.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 3, 2026