Glossary · New Zealand, Australia and the United States

Gross

The amount before tax, and before anything else is taken off. It matters because agencies work from it: Work and Income calculate the deduction from an overseas pension on the gross rate, and Services Australia say you cannot take off bank charges, tax or exchange rate conversion fees.

Guides that use this term

Can I keep contributing to my US 401(k) or IRA while living in New Zealand?

New Zealand and the United States

Can I move my 401(k) or IRA into KiwiSaver or Australian super?

New Zealand, Australia and the United States

Does my US Social Security affect the Australian Age Pension?

Australia and the United States

Is my Australian super taxable in the United States?

Australia and the United States

Is my US Social Security deducted from my NZ Super?

New Zealand and the United States

What happens if I need the money before I'm allowed to have it?

New Zealand, Australia and the United States

What's the difference between a 401(k), a traditional IRA and a Roth IRA?

United States

What's the difference between KiwiSaver, Australian super and a US 401(k)?

New Zealand, Australia and the United States

Will my Australian Age Pension be deducted from my NZ Super?

New Zealand and Australia