ECONOMICS (CBSE/UGC NET)

ECONOMICS

MONEY MANAGEMENT

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The amount of wages or salary earned before any deductions are taken out for taxes orother payroll deductions
A
mortgage
B
savings
C
gross income
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Gross salary is the monthly or yearly salary of an individual before any deductions are made from it. Components such as basic salary, house rent allowance, provident fund, leave travel allowance, medical allowance, Professional Tax etc. are some of the most prominent components of gross salary.

Detailed explanation-2: -Gross pay is what employees earn before taxes, benefits and other payroll deductions are withheld from their wages. The amount remaining after all withholdings are accounted for is net pay or take-home pay.

Detailed explanation-3: -Income Tax, in this case, is deducted at source by the employer and is based on the gross pay of the employee. Also, basic salary of an employee should be at least 50%-60% of his/her gross salary.

Detailed explanation-4: -Gross salary is the amount received by an employee without any tax deductions. Net salary is the amount that an individual receives after all deductions have been taken out. Gross salary = Basic salary + HRA + Other allowances. Net salary = Gross salary – Income tax – Provident Fund – Professional tax.

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