Answer:

pretax

Answer	Crossword Clue
PRETAX	Before the state's cut, as income
PRETAX	Gross, in a way
PRETAX	Like gross income

PRETAX	Like gross wages, e.g.
PRETAX	Like some income
PRETAX	Gross
PRETAX	Accountant's adjective
PRETAX	Before the government takes its bite
PRETAX	Gross, as income
PRETAX	Before one's return?
PRETAX	Before government cuts

PRETAX	Kind of income
PRETAX	Before Uncle Sam's cut
PRETAX	Like one line on a sales receipt