gross receipts

/ˈɡroʊs rɪˈsiːts/
noun phraseIntermediate
💰Finance
formaltechnical

The total revenue a business earns before any deductions such as taxes, returns, or discounts.

The company reported gross receipts of $5 million last quarter.

The startup's gross receipts exceeded expectations in the first year.

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This term is commonly used in financial statements and tax filings to represent total income before expenses.

Collocations

report gross receiptsto disclose total revenue in financial documentscalculate gross receiptsto determine total income before deductions

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Related Phrases

net receiptsphrase
revenue after deductions
gross profitphrase
revenue minus cost of goods sold

💡Pro Tip

Accounting Context

Gross receipts are crucial for tax reporting and financial analysis.

Gold Rule

Tax Implications

Gross receipts are often used to determine tax obligations in many jurisdictions.

📖Word Origin

Derived from 'gross' (total) and 'receipts' (money received), combining to describe total revenue before deductions.

📝Usage Notes

In accounting, gross receipts are used to calculate taxable income and assess business performance.

Word Breakdown

gross
total or whole
root
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receipts
money received
root
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