Question 1

What does "gross up" mean?

Accepted Answer

(Finance/accounting) To calculate the pre-tax or gross equivalent of a net payment by adding back the applicable taxes or deductions.

Question 2

How do you use "gross up" in a sentence?

Accepted Answer

The company agreed to gross up the relocation allowance so that employees would not be out of pocket after paying tax on it.

Question 3

Is "gross up" formal or informal?

Accepted Answer

"gross up" is formal — used mainly in written or official contexts. Primarily a financial and accounting term. Common in payroll, tax, and benefits contexts. For example, if an employer covers an employee's tax liability, they 'gross up' the payment so the employee receives the intended net amount. Not used in everyday informal speech.

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