gross income

Example Sentences

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The parents’ mortgage payment in 1982, even at 14%, was roughly $570 a month, about 20% of their gross income.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 27, 2026

This time, her need is more urgent because she’s back in the office and the wait could potentially be longer now that her family’s gross income is higher.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 2, 2026

From April, taxpayers with more than £50,000 of gross income from self-employment or rental income in the 2024-25 tax year will need to comply with Making Tax Digital rules which will replace self assessment.

From BBC • Jan. 30, 2026

The 100% figure rises to 110% for filers with adjusted gross income of more than $150,000, or $75,000 for married taxpayers filing separately.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 25, 2026

“Well, first let’s look at your personal gross income from lawn cutting, shall we? It’s really the only figure that counts for this aspect of your operation.”

From "Lawn Boy" by Gary Paulsen