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Gross-up bonus calculator

How big a gross bonus must be for an employee to receive an exact amount after tax.

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About Gross-up bonus calculator

Finds the gross bonus an employer must pay for the employee to receive an exact amount after tax. The formula is net divided by (1 - tax rate). If you want the employee to take home 1,000 at a 30 percent combined rate, the gross is about 1,428.57.

How to use Gross-up bonus calculator

  1. Enter your numbers above.
  2. The result updates instantly as you type.
  3. Change any value to compare different cases.

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Frequently asked questions

Why not just add the tax rate to the amount?

Because tax is charged on the larger gross amount too. Dividing net by (1 - rate) accounts for that, while multiplying by (1 + rate) leaves you short.

Is Gross-up bonus calculator free?

Yes. Gross-up bonus calculator on Toolipedia is free to use, with no sign-up and no watermark.

Is it safe to use?

Yes. Everything is worked out in your browser, and nothing you enter is sent to our server.

Does it work on my phone?

Yes. It works in any modern browser on Android and iPhone, as well as on tablets and computers. There's nothing to install.

Do I need an account?

No. Just open the page and use the tool. There's no sign-up and no email needed.

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